Fresh Pear Salad with Creamy Goat Cheese and Balsamic Vinaigrette

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This Fresh Pear Salad with Creamy Goat Cheese and Balsamic Vinaigrette is a perfect combination of sweet, tangy, and nutty flavors. Crisp arugula, juicy pears, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy toasted pecans come together for a refreshing and elegant salad that works beautifully as a side or a light main course. Finished with a homemade balsamic vinaigrette, this salad is a sophisticated yet simple dish that’s sure to impress.

Ingredients

For the Balsamic Vinaigrette:

  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 garlic clove, grated or minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

For the Pear Salad:

  • 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 5 oz arugula
  • 3 pears, any variety, thinly sliced
  • 4 to 5 oz goat cheese, crumbled
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup pecans, toasted and cooled

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Balsamic Vinaigrette : In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, sea salt, and black pepper until well combined. Set aside.
  2. Assemble the Salad Base : Place the arugula in a large serving bowl. Top with the sliced red onion, thinly sliced pears, crumbled goat cheese, dried cranberries, and toasted pecans.
  3. Dress the Salad : Right before serving, drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the salad. Lightly toss the ingredients to ensure they are evenly coated.
  4. Serve : Serve the salad immediately, either on individual plates or directly from the bowl for a casual presentation.

Conclusion

This Fresh Pear Salad with Creamy Goat Cheese and Balsamic Vinaigrette is a versatile, flavorful dish that complements any meal. The juicy pears, tangy goat cheese, and crunchy pecans are beautifully balanced by the homemade balsamic vinaigrette, making it an easy yet elegant salad that’s sure to be a favorite at your table.

Fresh Pear Salad with Creamy Goat Cheese and Balsamic Vinaigrette

A delightful Fresh Pear Salad with Creamy GoatCheese, dried cranberries, and toasted pecans, dressed in a tangy balsamicvinaigrette. It’s a refreshing and elegant salad perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 222 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Balsamic Vinaigrette:

  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 garlic clove grated or minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

For the Pear Salad:

  • 1/2 small red onion thinly sliced
  • 5 oz arugula
  • 3 pears any variety, thinly sliced
  • 4 to 5 oz goat cheese crumbled
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup pecans toasted and cooled

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Balsamic Vinaigrette : In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, sea salt, and black pepper until well combined. Set aside.
  • Assemble the Salad Base : Place the arugula in a large serving bowl. Top with the sliced red onion, thinly sliced pears, crumbled goat cheese, dried cranberries, and toasted pecans.
  • Dress the Salad : Right before serving, drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the salad. Lightly toss the ingredients to ensure they are evenly coated.
  • Serve : Serve the salad immediately, either on individual plates or directly from the bowl for a casual presentation.
Keyword goat cheese salad

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