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Pear Salad

This pear salad recipe features juicy pears, creamy goat cheese, toasted walnuts, pomegranate arils, and a light white balsamic dressing — a fresh and elegant salad that’s perfect for any occasion!
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: christmas, gluten free, thanksgiving
Servings: 4 to 6 servings
Author: Ali

Equipment

Ingredients

Pear Salad:

  • 5 ounces mixed greens
  • 2 ripe pears thinly sliced (such as Anjou or Bartlett)
  • 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
  • 1/2 cup toasted walnuts roughly chopped
  • 1/3 cup pomegranate arils
  • 1 small shallot very thinly sliced
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

White Balsamic Dressing:

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Make the dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
  • Assemble the salad: In a large mixing bowl or on a serving platter, combine greens, pears, goat cheese, candied walnuts, pomegranate arils, and shallot.
  • Toss and serve: Drizzle with the vinaigrette and toss gently to coat. Taste and season with extra salt or pepper if desired. Serve immediately.