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Pear, Goat Cheese and Walnut Salad

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This pear, goat cheese and walnut salad is topped with maple vinaigrette, and it is the perfect fall salad.

Pear, Goat Cheese and Walnut Salad with Maple Vinaigrette | APinchOfHealthy.com

I make it a personal goal to eat at least one green vegetable every day. Salads are an easy way to check this personal goal off my list.

I absolutely am loving this combination right now! And it is feeling really good to balance out all that fall comfort food with something a little lighter.

Salads don’t have to be boring, y’all! It is all about finding a good combination of flavors and textures. For me, it is fun to play with seasonal ingredients too.

The sweetness from the pears and the tanginess of the maple vinaigrette, combined with the creamy goat cheese and crunchy walnuts…it’s like a little party in my mouth.

Pear, Goat Cheese and Walnut Salad with Maple Vinaigrette | APinchOfHealthy.com

I have been eating this particular salad as a side dish a lot lately. I will eat it alongside a sandwich instead of chips. Or I’ll have it with some pasta.

But you could easily make it a main dish by adding a protein of your choice. If you are vegan or vegetarian, you could add some extra nuts and seeds. Grilled chicken or fish would be really good for y’all who don’t mind a little meat.

Pear, Walnut and Goat Cheese Salad Recipe

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Pear, Goat Cheese and Walnut Salad

This pear, goat cheese and walnut salad is topped with maple vinaigrette, and it is the perfect fall salad.
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword pear salad
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 serving
Calories 303 kcal
Author Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy

Ingredients

  • 2 cups mixed baby greens
  • 1/2 pear sliced
  • 1/2 ounce goat cheese (more if desired)
  • 2 Tablespoons chopped walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons maple sherry vinaigrette

Instructions

  1. Make a bed of greens on a plate.
  2. Top with the pears, walnuts and goat cheese.
  3. Add the maple sherry vinaigrette dressing just prior to eating.

  4. Serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

Nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator. Each serving is approximately 5 PointsPlus on Weight Watchers.

Nutrition Facts
Pear, Goat Cheese and Walnut Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 303 Calories from Fat 216
% Daily Value*
Fat 24g37%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 6mg2%
Sodium 74mg3%
Potassium 329mg9%
Carbohydrates 19g6%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 1055IU21%
Vitamin C 22.4mg27%
Calcium 50mg5%
Iron 1.4mg8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Pear, Goat Cheese and Walnut Salad with Maple Vinaigrette | APinchOfHealthy.com
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  1. Athletic Avocado says

    October 19, 2015 at 11:49 am

    tis the perfect fall salad indeed!

    Reply
  2. Sam @ PancakeWarriors says

    October 19, 2015 at 11:19 am

    Maple vinegrete, yes yes yes! And all of this amazing flavor and textures! I love this delish salad!!

    Reply
    • Marjorie@APinchOfHealthy says

      October 19, 2015 at 11:31 am

      Aw, thanks Sam! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Liz Thomson says

    October 19, 2015 at 7:52 am

    I’ve been loving fall salads lately, particularly with goat cheese! This looks delicious!

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    • Marjorie@APinchOfHealthy says

      October 19, 2015 at 8:07 am

      Thanks Liz! I am slightly obsessed with goat cheese at the moment. 🙂

      Reply

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