Pear & Goat Cheese Salad: A Taste Sensation!
Pear salad: whip up this vibrant and refreshing pear and goat cheese salad with a homemade maple vinaigrette. Perfect for a light, flavorful meal.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 small clove garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon grainy country-style mustard
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 1 bartlett pear (thinly sliced or diced)
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
Instructions
- For the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, grainy country-style mustard, kosher salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- While continuously whisking for 2-3 minutes, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the vinaigrette is emulsified and creamy. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the arugula, thinly sliced or diced Bartlett pear, and crumbled goat cheese.
- Drizzle the prepared maple vinaigrette over the salad ingredients.
- Toss gently to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For the best texture, ensure your pear is ripe but still firm enough to hold its shape when sliced. A slightly underripe pear can be too hard.
- To prevent the sliced pears from browning, toss them with 1-2 teaspoons of lemon juice immediately after slicing. I always do this, and it keeps them looking fresh for longer.
- Store leftover vinaigrette in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. For the freshest salad, only dress the portion you plan to eat immediately. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- To prevent the sliced pears from browning, toss them with 1-2 teaspoons of lemon juice immediately after slicing. I always do this, and it keeps them looking fresh for longer.
- Store leftover vinaigrette in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. For the freshest salad, only dress the portion you plan to eat immediately. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.