Meatless Monday’s: Goats Cheese, Pear & Walnut Salad

Some dishes are more than just meals—they’re little love stories told on a plate. Take this Goat’s Cheese, Pear & Walnut Salad, for example. It’s a perfect harmony of flavors: crisp salad leaves creating a fresh, earthy base, sweet pears bringing natural juiciness, tangy goat’s cheese adding creamy decadence, and crunchy walnuts tying it all together with a nutty finish. To top it off, a drizzle of honey-lemon dressing brings just the right amount of zing and sweetness.

What makes this salad irresistible is its balance. It’s light enough for lunch but elegant enough to serve as a starter at a dinner party. Each bite feels like a celebration of contrasts—sweet and savory, creamy and crunchy, refreshing yet indulgent. If you’ve ever wanted a salad that makes you forget you’re eating “just a salad,” this one is it.

Goats Cheese, Pear & Walnut Salad

Ingredient List

3.5 oz. (100g) mixed salad leaves
1 ripe pear
2 tbsp. lemon juice
3.5 oz. (100g) goat’s cheese
1.1 oz. (30g) walnuts
1 tbsp. honey
1 tbsp. olive oil

Directions

Divide the salad leaves evenly onto two plates.
Peel the pear, quarter it, remove the core, then slice into bite-sized pieces. Place in a bowl and drizzle with lemon juice. Transfer pears to the salad leaves.
To the lemon juice left in the bowl, add honey, olive oil, and a pinch of salt. Mix well to form the dressing.
Crumble the goat’s cheese over the salads, sprinkle with chopped walnuts, and drizzle with the dressing.
Serve immediately.
Makes 2 servings.

Nutrition Facts

Calories per serving: 379
Fats per serving: 28 grams
Protein per serving: 10 grams
Carbohydrates per serving: 26 grams

This recipe is taken from our Eat Lean: Vegetarian Delights cookbook featuring 58 flavorful recipes for a vibrant meat-free lifestyle.

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