Roasted Red Pear & Goat Cheese Salad Recipe
Arugula, roasted red pears, walnuts, goat cheese, strawberries, apple cider mustard vinaigrette
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Vinaigrette
Method
Preparing the Pears
- 1
Roasting the Pears
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the red pears in half, remove the core, and cut them into wedges. Place the pear wedges on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 2
Seasoning
Drizzle the pear wedges with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss to coat evenly.
- 3
Roasting
Roast the pears in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes or until they are tender and slightly caramelized. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
Making the Vinaigrette
- 4
Mixing Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper.
- 5
Incorporating Olive Oil
Gradually whisk in the olive oil until the vinaigrette is emulsified and smooth.
Assembling the Salad
- 6
Combining Ingredients
In a large salad bowl, add the arugula, roasted red pears, walnuts, and sliced strawberries.
- 7
Adding Goat Cheese
Crumble the goat cheese on top of the salad.
- 8
Dressing the Salad
Drizzle the prepared vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.