Walnut, Pear and Goat Cheese Salad
Crunchy walnuts, creamy goat cheese and juicy pears combine to give this salad great flavor.
Makes: 4 servings of 3 cups
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Recipe Created By: Charlyn Fargo
Featured In: Tennessee Home & Farm
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Recipe Created By: Charlyn Fargo
Featured In: Tennessee Home & Farm
Ingredients
- ½ cup walnuts
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 3 cups loosely packed fresh spinach, torn into bite-size pieces
- 1 ½ cups loosely packed romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
- 1 ½ cups loosely packed arugula, torn into bite-size pieces
- 1 Bosc pear, cored and thinly sliced
- 3 ounces reduced-fat plain goat cheese
- salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 275 degrees.
- Spread walnuts on a baking tray and bake until fragrant and lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Roughly chop nuts.
- Place oil, lemon juice and a pinch of salt and pepper in a jar with a lid. Close tightly and shake vigorously to combine.
- Place spinach, lettuce, arugula and pear slices in a mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Pour dressing over greens and toss. Divide among salad plates, sprinkle cheese and nuts on top before serving.
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