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Caramelized Pear And Spinach Salad With Goat Cheese, Pecans, And Honey-Lemon Dressing

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Caramelized Pear And Spinach Salad With Goat Cheese, Pecans, And Honey-Lemon Dressing is a fresh and elegant dish that combines warm, sweet pears with tender spinach, tangy goat cheese, and crunchy pecans. The light honey-lemon dressing ties everything together for a flavorful and balanced salad.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2–3 servings
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe pears, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 4 cups fresh baby spinach
  • ½ cup goat cheese, crumbled
  • ⅓ cup pecans, chopped

For the honey-lemon dressing

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1½ tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt the butter. Add sliced pears and drizzle with honey. Cook 3–4 minutes per side, until caramelized and golden. Remove and let cool slightly.
  2. Place baby spinach in a large bowl or serving platter. Top with caramelized pears, crumbled goat cheese, and chopped pecans.
  3. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  4. Drizzle dressing over the salad just before serving and gently toss if desired.

Notes

  • Add dried cranberries or swap pears for apples for variation.
  • Top with grilled chicken or chickpeas for added protein.
  • Use walnuts instead of pecans if preferred.

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