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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.

Nutrition

Calories: 222kcal
Keyword goat cheese salad
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