Pear and Goat Cheese Salad

Preparation

1. Step 1

   In a small skillet, dry-roast the pecans over medium heat for about 4 minutes, or until just fragrant, stirring frequently. Remove from the skillet so they don’t burn.

   Step 2

   Meanwhile, cut the pears in half lengthwise and discard the stems. Using a melon baller, remove the seeds and make a small, round cavity in each pear half.

   Step 3

   Finely chop the pecans. Put the pecans on a large plate.

   Step 4

   Shape each piece of goat cheese into a ball. Roll the balls in the pecans. Place one ball in each pear cavity.

   Step 5

   Arrange the salad greens on plates. Place the pears on the salad greens. Sprinkle with any remaining pecans.

   Step 6

   Put the vinegar in a small bowl. Add the sugar, whisking to dissolve.

   Step 7

   Pour in the oil in a fine stream, whisking constantly until smooth. Drizzle over the pears.

2. nutrition information

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   (Per Serving)

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   Calories: 117

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   Total Fat: 6.0g

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   Saturated: 1.5g

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   Trans: 0.0g

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   Polyunsaturated: 1.0g

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   Monounsaturated: 3.0g

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   Cholesterol: 3mg

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   Sodium: 35mg

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   Carbohydrates: 16g

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   Fiber: 4g

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   Sugars: 10g

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   Protein: 2g

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   Dietary Exchanges

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   1 Fruit

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   1 Fat