Description
An elegant bistro-style salad featuring crisp pears, tangy goat cheese, and toasted walnuts tossed in a honey-balsamic dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 oz mixed baby greens (arugula and spinach blend)
- 2 ripe Bosc or Anjou pears, thinly sliced
- 4 oz fresh goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/3 cup walnuts, toasted
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Toast walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant, then set aside.
- Thinly slice the pears into uniform wedges.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- Place baby greens in a large bowl and toss with half of the vinaigrette.
- Layer the pear slices and crumbled goat cheese on top of the greens.
- Sprinkle with toasted walnuts and drizzle with the remaining dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Assembling
- Cuisine: American