Goat Cheese Pear Salad with Pear Vinaigrette

I’m so excited about this Goat Cheese Pear Salad with Pear Vinaigrette recipe! It pairs perfectly with my Tortellini with Creamy Pumpkin Sauce & so many other hearty dishes. Add some protein like turkey or chicken for a entree salad.

Yields1 Serving
Prep Time10 mins
 5 ounces baby greens
 4 ounces chevre (goat cheese), crumbled
 2 thinly sliced pears, dipped in lemon juice to prevent browning
 1/2 cup toasted walnuts or Maple Roasted Pecans
Pear Vinaigrette
 1/3 cup white wine vinegar
 1/3 cup canola oil
 1/3 cup pear nectar
 1 teaspoon dijon-style mustard
 1/4 teaspoon salt
 1/8 teaspoon pepper
1

Plate the greens & top with goat cheese, pear slices & nuts. Season with some salt & pepper.

2

Place all vinaigrette dressing ingredients in a screw top jar and shake until well combined. Makes about 1 cup dressing,.

3

Drizzle salad with dressing & serve on the side.

Ingredients

 5 ounces baby greens
 4 ounces chevre (goat cheese), crumbled
 2 thinly sliced pears, dipped in lemon juice to prevent browning
 1/2 cup toasted walnuts or Maple Roasted Pecans
Pear Vinaigrette
 1/3 cup white wine vinegar
 1/3 cup canola oil
 1/3 cup pear nectar
 1 teaspoon dijon-style mustard
 1/4 teaspoon salt
 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1

Plate the greens & top with goat cheese, pear slices & nuts. Season with some salt & pepper.

2

Place all vinaigrette dressing ingredients in a screw top jar and shake until well combined. Makes about 1 cup dressing,.

3

Drizzle salad with dressing & serve on the side.

Notes

Goat Cheese Pear Salad with Pear Vinaigrette

~ Marla Meridith

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