Lentil Pear and Goat Cheese Salad Recipe

Name: Lentil Pear and Goat Cheese Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups lentils; ¾ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon pepper; ¼ cup lime juice; 2 tablespoons honey; ½ teaspoon ground ginger; 2 pears, cut into 1/2 inch chunks; 1 bunch watercress; 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled; 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped pecans

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups lentils
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
¼ cup lime juice
2 tablespoons honey
½ teaspoon ground ginger
2 pears, cut into 1/2 inch chunks
1 bunch watercress
4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped pecans

1
In a medium saucepan of boiling water, cook the lentils with 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper for 20-25 minutes, or until tender.
2
Drain if needed.
3
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together the lime juice, honey, ginger and remaining salt and pepper.
4
Add the lentils and cool to room temperature.
5
Add the pears and watercress, tossing to combine.
6
Serve the salad sprinkled with goat cheese and pecans.

277

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups lentils, ¾ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, ¼ cup lime juice, and more.

Yes, Lentil Pear and Goat Cheese 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.

Lentil Pear and Goat Cheese Salad

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