Toasted Walnut and Pear Salad with Honey-Dijon Vinaigrette

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A refreshing salad combining crisp pears and crunchy toasted walnuts, dressed in a sweet and tangy honey-Dijon vinaigrette. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs mixed salad greens, ripe pear, walnuts into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 5 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat a small dry skillet over medium heat and toast 1/2 cup walnuts for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant and lightly browned. Remove from heat and let cool.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper until emulsified and smooth.
  3. Step 3: In a large salad bowl, combine 4 cups mixed salad greens, 1 medium thinly sliced ripe pear, and the cooled toasted walnuts. Drizzle the honey-Dijon vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to evenly coat.
  4. Step 4: Sprinkle 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese over the top and serve immediately for a fresh contrast of textures and flavors.

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