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Pear Quinoa Salad with Walnuts & Goat Cheese

Looking for a wholesome, vibrant salad that is perfect for entertaining? Our Pear Quinoa Salad recipe is the answer! This salad boasts a delightful contrast of textures - the crunch of fresh pears, the soft, fluffy quinoa, and creamy goat cheese. Everything is brought together with a zippy dressing that never fails to delight.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Gluten Free, Healthy, Quinoa
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 364kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, combine wine and sugar. Bring to a boil.
  • Cut the bottoms straight across so that the pears can stand up. Carefully place the pears in a saucepan. Add water if necessary so that the pears are submerged about half way up. Cover the pot and turn to medium-low. Poach until the pears are soft, about 35 minutes. (They should be easy to cut but still hold their shape.) Allow to cool and slice, discarding core.
  • Meanwhile, Make the dressing by combining the vinegar, shallot, garlic, salt and pepper in a blender. Add in olive oil in a steady stream.
  • Put salad together by combining the greens, quinoa, goat cheese and pears. Toss with desired amount of dressing. Top with walnuts and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 364kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 247mg | Potassium: 455mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 3685IU | Vitamin C: 15.1mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 2.4mg