Best 6 Goats Cheese With Pear And Walnut Salad Recipes

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Goats cheese with pear and walnut salad is a classic combination of flavors and textures that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The sweet and juicy pears, creamy and tangy goats cheese, and crunchy walnuts make for a perfect balance of flavors. This salad is also incredibly versatile and can be easily adapted to your liking. Whether you prefer a simple vinaigrette or a more complex dressing, there are endless possibilities when it comes to dressing this salad.

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GOAT'S CHEESE WITH PEAR AND WALNUT SALAD



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Make and share this Goat's Cheese With Pear and Walnut Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sageca

Categories     Cheese

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

lettuce leaf, torn into pieces
8 ounces goat cheese, split into 4 discs
4 ripe pears, cored and chunked
4 ounces walnuts, chopped
1 bunch watercress, trimmed
4 tablespoons lemon juice
6 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Arrange the lettuce on 4 plates and top with the goat's cheese.
  • Mix together the pears, walnuts and watercress.
  • Blend the lemon juice and oil together, then toss into the salad ingredients.
  • Serve on top of the cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 671.6, Fat 55.9, SaturatedFat 16.2, Cholesterol 44.8, Sodium 297.4, Carbohydrate 32.4, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 18.8, Protein 17.4

GOAT'S CHEESE, PEAR & WALNUT TARTINES



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Top toasted sourdough with goat's cheese, honey-roasted pears and walnuts to make these tasty tartines. They take just two minutes to prep and deliver one of your 5-a-day

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Brunch, Lunch

Time 17m

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 small pears
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp honey
4 slices good-quality bread (we used a seeded sourdough), sliced
200g log soft goat's cheese
small handful chives , chopped
50g walnuts , roughly chopped
2 tbsp good-quality balsamic vinegar
salad leaves , to serve

Steps:

  • Heat a griddle pan. Cut the pears into quarters or eighths, brush with the oil and season. Cook for a few mins until charred on all sides, then drizzle with the honey.
  • Meanwhile, toast the bread. Spread with the goat's cheese and top with the sticky pears, chives and walnuts. Drizzle over the balsamic vinegar and serve with some dressed salad leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447 calories, Fat 25 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 42 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 16 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 19 grams protein, Sodium 1.4 milligram of sodium

WALDORF GOAT CHEESE SALAD



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Fruit, nuts, and cheese are the perfect combination over greens - and even better with raspberry walnut vinaigrette.

Provided by MILTMAN

Categories     Salad     Waldorf Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups red leaf lettuce - rinsed, dried and torn
2 tablespoons raspberry walnut vinaigrette
½ cup seedless red grapes, halved
2 tablespoons crumbled goat cheese
2 tablespoons chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Toss lettuce with dressing in a mixing bowl; transfer to a serving dish. Scatter grapes, goat cheese, and pecans on top, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 11.2 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 515.4 mg, Sugar 25.2 g

ROASTED-PEAR AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD



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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

WARM GOAT CHEESE SALAD WITH PEAR



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I found this recipe in a book called Cook This Not That. It is supposed to be a lower calorie version of California Pizza Kitchen Field Greens Salad

Provided by Cook4_6

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 ounces goat cheese (log)
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon thyme, dried (or Italian seasonings)
salt
pepper
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup walnuts
16 cups mixed salad greens (or arugula)
1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette (or to taste)
1 pear, peeled, cored and sliced

Steps:

  • Slice the goat cheese into four 1/2" disks. If the cheese crumbles, use your hands to form it back into a disk. Pour the bread crumbs onto a plate and toss with the thyme and a pinch each of salt and pepper.
  • Dip the goat cheese into the egg, then into the crumb mixture, turning to coat evenly. Place the disks on a plate and into the freezer for 15 minutes to firm up.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place the goat cheese on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray and bake for 10 minutes, until the cheese is soft and the crumbs are toasted. Remove. While the oven is still hot, toast the walnuts for 5 minutes.
  • Toss the lettuce with the vinaigrette and pear. Divide between 4 plates. Top with walnuts and goat cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.2, Fat 15.9, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 75.3, Sodium 361.7, Carbohydrate 27.7, Fiber 3, Sugar 6.8, Protein 12.6

WARM GOAT CHEESE SALAD WITH PEARS AND WALNUTS



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Categories     Salad     Sauté     Vegetarian     Goat Cheese     Pear     Walnut     Chill     Endive     Lettuce     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 cup fresh white breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried
11 ounces soft fresh goat cheese(such as Montrachet), cut into 8 rounds
1 egg, beaten to blend
2 tablespoons plus 3/4 teaspoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons walnut oil
8 cups mixed baby greens
2 heads Belgian endive, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
2 large ripe pears, peeled, cored, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1/3 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Mix breadcrumbs and thyme in glass pie dish. Season goat cheese with salt and pepper. Dip cheese into beaten egg, then into breadcrumbs, coating completely. cover and refrigerate until ready to use. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead.)
  • Whisk vinegar and mustard in small bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Combine mixed greens, Belgian endive and pears in large bowl.
  • Heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add walnuts and sauté until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Transfer to plate using slotted spoon. Reduce heat to medium. Working in batches, add cheese rounds to skillet and cook until crisp and brown on outside and soft on inside, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Toss salad with enough dressing to coat. Divide among 4 plates. Using metal spatula, place 2 cheese rounds in center of each salad. Sprinkle with walnuts.

Tips:

  • Select ripe pears: Choose firm but ripe pears that are slightly soft when pressed. This will ensure a sweet and juicy flavor.
  • Use fresh goat cheese: Fresh goat cheese has a mild and creamy flavor that pairs well with the sweetness of the pears and the crunch of the walnuts.
  • Toast the walnuts: Toasting the walnuts enhances their flavor and adds a nutty aroma to the salad.
  • Use a good quality balsamic vinegar: A good quality balsamic vinegar will have a rich and complex flavor that will add depth to the dressing.
  • Don't overdress the salad: A little bit of dressing goes a long way. Too much dressing can overwhelm the other flavors in the salad.

Conclusion:

This Goat Cheese with Pear and Walnut Salad is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for lunch, dinner, or a light snack. The combination of sweet pears, creamy goat cheese, crunchy walnuts, and tangy balsamic vinaigrette is sure to please everyone at your table. With a few simple tips, you can make this salad a success every time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy salad, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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