Walnut Pear and Goat Cheese Salad

By á-159599

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup walnuts
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 3 cups loosely packed fresh spinach, torn into bite-size pieces
• 1 1/2 cups loosely packed romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
• 1 1/2 cups loosely packed arugula, torn into bite-size pieces
• 1 Bosc pear, cored and thinly sliced
• 3 ounces reduced-fat plain goat cheese
• salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 275 degrees.
Spread walnuts on a baking tray and bake until fragrant and lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Roughly chop nuts.

Place oil, lemon juice and a pinch of salt and pepper in a jar with a lid. Close tightly and shake vigorously to combine.

Place spinach, lettuce, arugula and pear slices in a mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Pour dressing over greens and toss. Divide among salad plates, sprinkle cheese and nuts on top before serving.