Ensalada de Pera y Queso

Ensalada de Pera y Queso is a delightful Spanish salad that combines the sweetness of ripe pears with the creaminess of cheese, offering a refreshing taste experience. This dish is perfect for a light meal or as an elegant appetizer.

Ingredients

• Ripe pears - 2 medium
• Mixed salad greens - 100 grams
• Goat cheese - 100 grams
• Walnuts - 30 grams
• Honey - 2 tablespoons
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Balsamic vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Wash and dry the mixed salad greens, then place them in a large serving bowl.
2. Peel, core, and slice the ripe pears into thin wedges.
3. Crumble the goat cheese into small pieces.
4. In a small skillet over medium heat, lightly toast the walnuts for about 3-4 minutes until fragrant, then remove from heat and let cool.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the honey, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
6. Add the pear slices, crumbled goat cheese, and toasted walnuts to the salad greens.
7. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine all ingredients.
8. Serve immediately, garnished with additional walnuts if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 12 g
• Sodium: 200 mg
• Cholesterol: 15 mg
• Total Fat: 22 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from the salad greens and pears.
• Contains healthy fats from walnuts and olive oil, which are beneficial for heart health.

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