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Mixed Greens with Pears, Cranberries, and Goat Cheese

I’m not one to eat pears out of hand, but I like them—slightly underripe—in salads. Contrasted with the pleasant bite of goat cheese and the sweetness of dried cranberries, this salad is a party for the palate.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 servings

Ingredients

4 to 6 ounces mixed baby greens (mesclun), or more as desired
2 firm pears (preferably Bosc), cored and diced
1/4 cup dried cranberries
4 ounces crumbled goat cheese
Natural low-fat balsamic vinaigrette or raspberry vinaigrette dressing to taste

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine the ingredients in a serving bowl, toss well, and serve.

  2. nutrition information

    Step 2

    Calories: 168

    Step 3

    Total Fat: 8g

    Step 4

    Protein: 5g

    Step 5

    Carbohydrate: 17g

    Step 6

    Cholesterol: 25mg

    Step 7

    Sodium: 452mg

The Vegetarian 5-Ingredient Gourmet
TagsSaladLeafy GreensVegetablePearFruitDried CherryDried FruitGoat CheeseCheeseDairySideDinnerGluten FreeNut FreeVegetarian5 Ingredients or FewerQuickEasy30 Minutes or LessNo-CookThanksgivingChristmasCookbooks
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