Goat Cheese Pear Salad Recipe

Name: Goat Cheese Pear Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 cup fresh goat cheese, crumbled; ½ cups mesclun loosely packed; 1 Bosc pear quartered lengthwise, remove core, slice to 1/8-inch thick; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/3 cup diced pancetta, about 1/4-inch squares; 1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic; 2 tablespoons tomato concasse; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley; 1 tablespoon plus 4 teaspoons zin vinegar; Salt and pepper; 4 teaspoons toasted pine nuts

Servings: persons

2/3 cup fresh goat cheese, crumbled
½ cups mesclun loosely packed
1 Bosc pear quartered lengthwise, remove core, slice to 1/8-inch thick
1/4 cup olive oil
1/3 cup diced pancetta, about 1/4-inch squares
1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic
2 tablespoons tomato concasse
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 tablespoon plus 4 teaspoons zin vinegar
Salt and pepper
4 teaspoons toasted pine nuts

1
Place the goat cheese, mesclun and pear in a large mixing bowl.
2
Heat the oil and pancetta in a medium saute pan on high heat until the pancetta just starts to brown.
3
Remove from heat.
4
Add the garlic and quickly shake the pan until the garlic starts to brown.
5
Add the tomato and parsley and combine well.
6
Add the zin vinegar and season with salt and pepper.
7
Return to high heat and boil.
8
Pour the vinaigrette over the mesclun mixture and toss well.
9
Sprinkle with pine nuts.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2/3 cup fresh goat cheese, crumbled, ½ cups mesclun loosely packed, 1 Bosc pear quartered lengthwise, remove core, slice to 1/8-inch thick, 1/4 cup olive oil, and more.

Yes, Goat Cheese Pear Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Goat Cheese Pear Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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