Goat Cheese, Pear, Pecan, and Cranberry Salad with Reduced Balsamic Vinaigrette
Brighten your plate with a green salad dressed with a sweet, thick vinaigrette made from reduced balsamic vinegar!
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1½ tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 5- oz mixed salad greens
- 2 ripe Anjou pears diced
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup toasted pecans
- 4 oz goat cheese crumbled
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over high heat, bring vinegar to a boil and reduce heat to low. Simmer until the vinegar has reduced to 1/3 cup, about 10 minutes.
- Let vinegar cool slightly then whisk in olive oil, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Place salad greens, sliced pears, dried cranberries, pecans, and cooled balsamic dressing in a large mixing bowl and toss gently to coat.
- Sprinkle with goat cheese over the salad. Serve immediately.
