There’s something irresistible about adding fruit to a salad. This gluten-free pear and goat cheese salad is an easy, fresh way to bring fruit into your greens.
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About This Salad Recipe
This simple salad blends the sweet juiciness of pears with the creamy tang of goat cheese and the satisfying crunch of walnuts. With pears showing up in CSA boxes at the end of summer and into early fall, this recipe is a lovely way to use them.
If you’re not used to fruit in salads, you might be hesitant — my husband prefers his salads without fruit too. For me, though, the combination of sweet pear and salty cheese is a delicious balance. This salad delivers that contrast in flavor and texture.
Ingredients You Will Need
You will need:
– Greens or lettuce of your choice (I like Little Leaf Farms mixes)
– Pears, thinly sliced
– Goat cheese, crumbled
– Walnuts, chopped
– Optional toppings: gluten-free croutons, dried cranberries
Feel free to customize: shredded carrots, sunflower seeds or pepitas, and red cabbage all work well. Add leftover grilled chicken for extra protein if you want a heartier meal.
Dressing For This Salad
I prefer simple dressings — a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a squeeze of fresh lemon is all you need to let the pears and goat cheese shine. If you want a light vinaigrette, use your favorite homemade recipe, but the olive oil and lemon combination keeps the salad bright and fresh.
How To Make This Pear & Goat Cheese Salad
This salad is quick to assemble: combine the greens, sliced pear, crumbled goat cheese, and chopped walnuts in a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon, season with salt and pepper, toss gently, and serve.
Here’s how to make this gluten-free pear, goat cheese, and walnut salad. If you try it, please leave a comment — thank you!
Gluten-Free Pear, Goat Cheese, and Walnut Salad
Gluten-Free Pear Goat Cheese & Walnut Salad
2 servings
10 minutes
10 minutes
Fruit, tangy goat cheese, and crunchy walnuts combine in a delicious, gluten-free salad.
Ingredients
- 2–3 cups lettuce or mixed greens
- 1 pear, thinly sliced
- 3–4 tablespoons goat cheese, crumbled
- Handful of walnuts, chopped
- Optional: gluten-free croutons, dried cranberries
- Extra virgin olive oil & fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Place the greens in a large bowl. Top with sliced pear, crumbled goat cheese, and chopped walnuts. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, season with salt and pepper, and toss gently to combine. Add any optional toppings and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Yield 2
Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving
Calories 564
Total Fat 39g
Saturated Fat 10g
Trans Fat 0g
Unsaturated Fat 26g
Cholesterol 29mg
Sodium 470mg
Carbohydrates 48g
Fiber 10g
Sugar 27g
Protein 16g
Nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and may vary based on ingredients and preparation.
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