Butter Lettuce and Goat Cheese Salad with Roasted Pears
Butter lettuce and goat cheese salad with roasted pears is a classic combination for a reason. The sweet, tender pears pair perfectly with the mild, creamy goat cheese, and the crisp, peppery lettuce provides a nice contrast in texture. This salad is also incredibly easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover roasted pears.
I first came up with this recipe when I was looking for a way to use up some leftover roasted pears. I had originally planned to make a pear tart, but I didn't have any puff pastry on hand. So I decided to try making a salad instead, and this is what I came up with. The salad was a huge hit with my family and friends, and I've been making it ever since.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 1 head of butter lettuce, washed and torn into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup roasted pears, diced
  • 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine the butter lettuce, roasted pears, goat cheese, walnuts, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
  2. Toss to coat.
  3. Serve immediately.
Why It Works
  • The combination of sweet pears, creamy goat cheese, and crisp lettuce is a winning combination.
  • The balsamic vinegar adds a touch of acidity that brightens up the salad.
  • The walnuts add a nice crunch and a bit of nutty flavor.