ROASTED-PEAR AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD

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Roasted-Pear And Goat Cheese Salad image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     salads and dressings

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 teaspoon well-aged balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons sherry vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
Dash of fresh ground black pepper, plus more to taste
2 tablespoons pumpkinseed oil
1 tablespoon canola oil
4 ripe pears, peeled, cored and cut into quarters
Olive oil spray
1 pound mesclun, rinsed and dried
8 ounces fresh goat cheese
1/2 cup toasted pumpkinseeds
1 tablespoon pumpkinseed oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. To make the vinaigrette, combine the vinegars with the salt and pepper in a salad bowl. Slowly whisk in the pumpkinseed oil and then the canola oil. Adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper to taste, and set aside.
  • Place pears in a roasting pan that has been lightly sprayed with oil. Lightly spray the pears, and roast for 40 minutes, or until golden and nearly soft. Remove from the oven, and allow to cool slightly.
  • To assemble the salad, place the pear quarters in the center of each of four plates. Toss the mesclun with the vinaigrette; then, add the goat cheese in small pinches and toss carefully. Surround the pears with the goat cheese salad. Sprinkle the toasted pumpkin seeds over the arrangement. Drizzle 1 tablespoon pumpkinseed oil over the pears, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 408, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 440 milligrams, Sugar 19 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Sardar Huseen
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The pears are sweet, the goat cheese is tangy, and the walnuts add a nice crunch.


Evance Ellard
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover roasted pears. It's also a great make-ahead salad for busy weeknights.


Enhzul Zulaa
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I'm not a big fan of goat cheese, but I loved it in this salad. It was the perfect complement to the roasted pears.


Julia Nkambule
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious. I love the way the goat cheese melts in my mouth.


Emma Trajkovska
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I've been making this salad for years and it's always a favorite. It's the perfect combination of sweet, savory, and tangy.


Ahmad Egdoura
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit at parties. I love the way the roasted pears caramelize in the oven.


Michelle Johns
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I'm not a huge fan of arugula, so I used baby spinach instead. It was still delicious!


Lani Lamei
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This salad is a great way to use seasonal produce. I love using fresh pears from my local farmers market.


Gaming chanel
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The pears are sweet, the goat cheese is tangy, and the arugula is peppery. It's a perfect balance.


John Knight
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This salad is absolutely delicious! The roasted pears are perfectly caramelized and the goat cheese adds a creamy richness. I highly recommend this recipe.


Chandan Tripura
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Adrees Ansari
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the sweet and savory combination of the pears and goat cheese.


Julio Gonzalez
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I'm not a big fan of goat cheese, so I used feta instead. It was still delicious!


Chuggle Gluggle
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover roasted pears. I also added some chopped walnuts for extra crunch.


Kai Fakih
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect! It's easy to transport and everyone loved it.


Hanif Howlader
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's a great way to showcase fresh, seasonal ingredients.


Htet San Win
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This salad was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of roasted pears, creamy goat cheese, and peppery arugula was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.