Fall Harvest Pear and Goat Cheese Salad
This Fall Harvest Pear and Goat Cheese Salad has the perfect combination of flavors and textures. A perfect addition for you table during the holiday's.
Servings 6
Ingredients
Salad
- 3 cups shaved brussels srpouts
- 3 cups arugula
- ¼ cup dried sweetened cranberries
- 2 pears (diced) red or bosc
- ⅓ cup chopped hazelnuts toasted
- ⅓ cup goat cheese
Balsamic dressing
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 4-6 basil leaves
- a handful of parsley
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a food processor, add all the dressing ingredients except the oil, s&p. Pulse to combine. Continue pulsing, while streaming in the oil. Finish with salt and pepper. Dress your salad immediately or store in an airtight container for up to a week. Alternately, finely chop the garlic and herbs and add all the ingredients to jar with a tight fitting lid and mix well.
- Add the shaved brussels sprouts, arugula, pears & cranberries to a large bowl. Gently mix to blend together. Pour the dressing on top of the salad and toss to combine. Finish with crumbled goat cheese and hazelnuts. Enjoy!