Mixed Greens Salad with Pears, Goat Cheese, and Fig Vinaigrette

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
4%
Mixed Greens Salad with Pears, Goat Cheese, and Fig Vinaigrette
45 min.
6
53kcal

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Oh, friends, let's talk about taking a humble salad and transforming it into something truly special! This Mixed Greens Salad with Pears, Goat Cheese, and Fig Vinaigrette is one of those dishes that elevates any meal. It's quick, it's easy (ready in under an hour!), and it's packed with flavor. Think of it as a little burst of sunshine on your plate.

I've always loved the contrast of sweet and savory, and this salad delivers that in spades. The crisp, slightly sweet Bosc pears are just divine against the creamy tang of the goat cheese. And then there's the fig vinaigrette... oh my! It's the perfect finishing touch, adding a depth of flavor that will have everyone asking for the recipe. Plus, it's vegetarian and gluten-free, so almost everyone can enjoy it!

Whether you're serving it as a light lunch, a sophisticated starter, or even a quick and satisfying snack, this salad is sure to impress. It's all about fresh, simple ingredients brought together in a way that's both elegant and utterly delicious. Trust me, you'll find yourself making this one again and again!

And at just 53 calories per serving, you can indulge without any guilt! It really is the perfect way to treat yourself to a little bit of culinary joy. So, grab your ingredients and let's get started!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups bosc pear cored thinly sliced ( 1)
  • tablespoons fig vinaigrette 
  • ounce goat cheese crumbled
  • cups salad greens mixed

Equipment

    Directions

    1. Place 1 cup greens on each of 6 plates; top each serving with 1/4 cup pear and 2 teaspoons goat cheese.
    2. Drizzle 1 tablespoon vinaigrette over each serving; serve immediately.

    Nutrition Facts

    Calories53kcal
    Protein11.32%
    Fat17.57%
    Carbs71.11%

    Properties

    Glycemic Index
    16.29
    Glycemic Load
    3.26
    Inflammation Score
    -4
    Nutrition Score
    3.3908695358297%

    Flavonoids

    Cyanidin
    0.9mg
    Catechin
    0.34mg
    Epigallocatechin
    0.24mg
    Epicatechin
    1.59mg
    Epicatechin 3-gallate
    0.01mg
    Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
    0.07mg
    Isorhamnetin
    0.12mg
    Quercetin
    1.15mg

    Nutrients percent of daily need

    Calories:52.76kcal
    2.64%
    Fat:1.12g
    1.73%
    Saturated Fat:0.71g
    4.44%
    Carbohydrates:10.25g
    3.42%
    Net Carbohydrates:8.57g
    3.12%
    Sugar:6.38g
    7.09%
    Cholesterol:2.17mg
    0.72%
    Sodium:28.34mg
    1.23%
    Alcohol:0g
    100%
    Alcohol %:0%
    100%
    Protein:1.63g
    3.26%
    Vitamin C:11.31mg
    13.7%
    Vitamin A:534.27IU
    10.69%
    Fiber:1.68g
    6.71%
    Manganese:0.1mg
    5.09%
    Copper:0.1mg
    4.9%
    Folate:19.07µg
    4.77%
    Potassium:151.02mg
    4.31%
    Vitamin B6:0.07mg
    3.61%
    Phosphorus:34.6mg
    3.46%
    Vitamin B2:0.06mg
    3.28%
    Magnesium:10.49mg
    2.62%
    Iron:0.47mg
    2.61%
    Vitamin K:2.55µg
    2.43%
    Calcium:20.61mg
    2.06%
    Vitamin B1:0.03mg
    1.93%
    Vitamin B3:0.36mg
    1.82%
    Vitamin B5:0.14mg
    1.44%
    Zinc:0.19mg
    1.27%
    Source:My Recipes