Mixed Lettuce, Pear, and Goat Cheese Salad with Citrus Dressing

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
44%
Mixed Lettuce, Pear, and Goat Cheese Salad with Citrus Dressing
45 min.
8
168kcal

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This Mixed Lettuce, Pear, and Goat Cheese Salad is a symphony of flavors and textures, designed to delight your palate without weighing you down. Picture crisp, tender lettuces mingling with sweet, juicy Bosc pears, all crowned with creamy, tangy goat cheese. It's a vegetarian and gluten-free masterpiece that’s as beautiful on the plate as it is good for you.

Perfect as a light side dish, an elegant antipasti, a refreshing starter, or even a satisfying snack, this salad is ready in just 45 minutes and serves eight, making it ideal for dinner parties or family gatherings. The star of the show is a vibrant citrus dressing, a harmonious blend of Meyer lemon juice, fresh orange juice, Dijon mustard, and aromatic shallots, all whisked together with extra-virgin olive oil. This dressing not only enhances the individual components but also ties them together in a dance of sweet, savory, and zesty notes.

With only 168 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free in this healthy and flavorful creation. The combination of protein (19.15%), fat (24.88%), and carbohydrates (55.97%) offers a balanced nutritional profile, providing sustained energy and making it a smart choice for those seeking a light yet satisfying meal. Get ready to experience a salad that's more than just greens – it's an experience.

Ingredients

  • cups baby lettuces mixed
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  •  bosc pears firm cored ripe thinly sliced
  • cups boston lettuce 
  • teaspoon dijon mustard 
  • ounces goat cheese crumbled
  • 0.3 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • teaspoons meyer lemon juice fresh
  • teaspoons olive oil extra-virgin
  • 0.3 cup orange juice fresh
  • tablespoons orange juice fresh
  • tablespoon shallots finely chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk

Directions

  1. To prepare dressing, combine shallots and mustard in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk. Stir in 1/4 cup orange juice and next 3 ingredients (through pepper). Gradually add oil, stirring constantly with a whisk.
  2. To prepare salad, combine 2 tablespoons orange juice and pears, tossing to coat.
  3. Combine lettuces in a large bowl.
  4. Drizzle with dressing; toss gently to coat. Arrange about 1 cup lettuce mixture on each of 8 salad plates. Top each serving with about 1/4 cup pear and 1 1/2 tablespoons cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Calories168kcal
Protein19.15%
Fat24.88%
Carbs55.97%

Properties

Glycemic Index
34.89
Glycemic Load
6.87
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
15.736086995705%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.92mg
Catechin
0.13mg
Epigallocatechin
0.26mg
Epicatechin
1.68mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.08mg
Eriodictyol
0.14mg
Hesperetin
1.8mg
Naringenin
0.29mg
Isorhamnetin
0.13mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.75mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:168.13kcal
8.41%
Fat:4.82g
7.41%
Saturated Fat:1.92g
12.01%
Carbohydrates:24.39g
8.13%
Net Carbohydrates:16.56g
6.02%
Sugar:11.9g
13.22%
Cholesterol:4.89mg
1.63%
Sodium:125.52mg
5.46%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:8.35g
16.69%
Vitamin C:52.95mg
64.18%
Vitamin K:43.19µg
41.14%
Fiber:7.82g
31.29%
Vitamin A:1391.7IU
27.83%
Manganese:0.51mg
25.63%
Folate:88.78µg
22.19%
Vitamin B1:0.32mg
21.5%
Phosphorus:157.84mg
15.78%
Copper:0.32mg
15.77%
Vitamin B3:2.49mg
12.46%
Vitamin B2:0.21mg
12.23%
Vitamin B6:0.24mg
12.22%
Iron:2.1mg
11.68%
Magnesium:44.42mg
11.1%
Potassium:381.62mg
10.9%
Zinc:1.53mg
10.22%
Calcium:52.98mg
5.3%
Selenium:2.62µg
3.74%
Vitamin E:0.54mg
3.57%
Vitamin B5:0.26mg
2.58%
Source:My Recipes