Pear Goat Cheese Salad
Loaded with sweet pear slices, tangy goat cheese, and lots of toasted pecans, this pear goat cheese salad is the perfect fall salad!
Servings 6 servings
Calories 269kcal
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
- 6 cups spring greens mix
- 3 medium pears, cored and thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup goat cheese
- 1/2 cup golden raisins (or regular)
Orange Maple Dressing
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Salad
- Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add pecans and rosemary and stir around 3-4 minutes until pecans are toasted and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a large serving bowl, combine spring greens, pears, goat cheese, golden raisins, and rosemary pecans. Set aside for a moment.
Orange Maple Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk orange juice, maple syrup, mustard, and vinegar until smooth. Slowly drizzle in olive oil, whisking constantly until dressing is smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Drizzle dressing over salad and toss to evenly coat. Serve salad immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Storing Instructions
Salad is best if served immediately after assembly.
Nutrition
Serving: 12 oz salad | Calories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 30.8g | Protein: 5.1g | Fat: 16.1g | Saturated Fat: 4.2g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 88mg | Potassium: 244mg | Fiber: 5.8g | Sugar: 18.4g | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2mg