Description
A fresh and beautifully balanced Pear Salad with Walnuts and Honey-Mustard Dressing featuring sweet pears, crunchy walnuts, creamy cheese, and a tangy-sweet vinaigrette. This light yet satisfying salad is perfect as a starter or simple lunch.
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 2 ripe pears, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
- 1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and thoroughly dry the salad greens, then place them in a large bowl.
- Thinly slice the pears, leaving the skin on for texture and color.
- Add pear slices, chopped walnuts, and crumbled cheese over the greens.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar or lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad.
- Gently toss until evenly coated and serve immediately.
Notes
- Toast walnuts in a dry skillet for 3–5 minutes to enhance flavor.
- Add dried cranberries for extra sweetness and color.
- Substitute blue cheese for a bolder taste.
- Store components separately for up to 2 days to maintain freshness.
- Toss pear slices with lemon juice to prevent browning if preparing ahead.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
