Poached Pear and Greens Salad

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
2%
Poached Pear and Greens Salad
45 min.
8
205kcal

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Indulge your senses with our delightful Poached Pear and Greens Salad, a perfect dish that embodies freshness and elegance. This vegetarian and gluten-free recipe is ideal for a variety of occasions, whether you're looking for an impressive starter, a charming antipasti, or a refreshing side dish to complement your main course.

The star of this salad is the tender, poached Bartlett pears, infused with the warm essence of vanilla, honey, and citrus. Each bite delivers a sweet and subtle flavor profile that beautifully contrasts with the vibrant mix of salad greens. Couple this with tangy crumbled goat cheese and the luscious sweetness of golden California raisins, and you’ve created a symphony of tastes and textures.

With the added zing of red onion rings and a house-made dressing of extra virgin olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, and honey Dijon mustard, every forkful promises to be a celebration of flavors. Not only is this salad visually stunning with its colorful ingredients, but it also provides a healthy option for anyone looking to enjoy a light yet satisfying dish.

Ready in just 45 minutes and serving up to 8 people, this Poached Pear and Greens Salad is perfect for gatherings or simply enjoying as a delightful weekday snack. Impress your friends and family, or treat yourself to a special meal with this easy-to-make, wholesome salad!

Ingredients

  • pound bartlett pears firm cored peeled
  • tablespoons olive oil extravirgin
  • ounces goat cheese crumbled
  • 0.5 cup golden california raisins 
  • teaspoons honey dijon mustard 
  • strips lemon rind (2-inch)
  • cups salad greens mixed
  • strips orange rind (2-inch)
  • inch onion red separated
  • 750 milliliter mirin sweet
  • inch vanilla pod split
  • cups water 
  • tablespoons balsamic vinegar white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Combine 2 cups water and wine in a large saucepan over medium heat. Scrape seeds from vanilla bean; add seeds, bean, and next 3 ingredients (through orange rind) to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until pears are tender.
  2. Drain and cool, and discard bean and rinds. Slice pears in half lengthwise, and cut into thin wedges.
  3. Place 1 cup greens on each of 8 plates. Top each serving with 1 red onion slice, 1 tablespoon raisins, 1/3 cup pears, and 1 tablespoon cheese.
  4. Combine oil, vinegar, and mustard in a small bowl; stir with a whisk until smooth.
  5. Drizzle about 1 teaspoon dressing over each salad.
  6. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories205kcal
Protein6.93%
Fat33.56%
Carbs59.51%

Properties

Glycemic Index
23.71
Glycemic Load
7.36
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
5.2543477999127%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.06mg
Catechin
0.73mg
Epicatechin
0.52mg
Hesperetin
0.38mg
Naringenin
0.36mg
Isorhamnetin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.26mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.32mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:205.12kcal
10.26%
Fat:5.25g
8.08%
Saturated Fat:1.53g
9.59%
Carbohydrates:20.95g
6.98%
Net Carbohydrates:18.77g
6.83%
Sugar:12.71g
14.12%
Cholesterol:3.26mg
1.09%
Sodium:53.12mg
2.31%
Alcohol:9.8g
100%
Alcohol %:4.48%
100%
Protein:2.44g
4.88%
Vitamin C:12.75mg
15.46%
Manganese:0.23mg
11.58%
Vitamin A:544.67IU
10.89%
Fiber:2.18g
8.71%
Copper:0.16mg
8.19%
Potassium:268.95mg
7.68%
Vitamin B6:0.14mg
7.13%
Phosphorus:68.46mg
6.85%
Magnesium:22.81mg
5.7%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.52%
Iron:0.97mg
5.37%
Folate:20.44µg
5.11%
Vitamin K:5.09µg
4.85%
Vitamin E:0.6mg
3.98%
Calcium:37.29mg
3.73%
Vitamin B3:0.55mg
2.77%
Zinc:0.35mg
2.32%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
1.99%
Vitamin B5:0.18mg
1.78%
Source:My Recipes