Organic Pear, Pecan & Goat Cheese Salad Recipe

Natural Grocers Organic Pear, Pecan & Goat Cheese Salad

Vegetarian

Primal

Coconut Free

Legume Free

Grain Free Diet

Egg Free

Peanut free

Description

Sweet pears, crunchy pecans, and creamy goat cheese combine to create a delicious fall salad that comes together quickly and is sure to please!

Serves

Total Time

20 minutes

Ingredients

1⁄2 cup Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Pecan Pieces

3 tablespoons Natural Grocers® Brand Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil

3 tablespoons organic white wine vinegar

2 teaspoons Natural Grocers Brand Organic Dijon Mustard

1 teaspoon Natural Grocers Brand Organic Grade A Dark Maple Syrup

1⁄2 teaspoon Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Thyme Leaf

1⁄4 teaspoon each Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Real Salt and Organic Ground Black Pepper

1 (5-ounce) package organic salad greens, (50/50 blend or spring mix both work well)

2 medium organic pears, cored and diced into ½-inch cubes

Scant ½ cup crumbled organic goat cheese

Directions

Toast the pecans in a skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until they are fragrant and lightly toasted, about 5 minutes. Transfer the pecans to a plate to cool.
Combine the olive oil, vinegar, mustard, honey, thyme, salt, and pepper in a small glass jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake vigorously to emulsify. Set aside.
Place the salad greens and pears in a large bowl and toss with the dressing; finish by topping with the pecans and goat cheese. Serve immediately.