Manchego And Pear Salad With Sherry Vinaigrette

This Manchego and Pear Salad with Sherry Vinaigrette is a delightful combination of flavors that is perfect for a light and refreshing meal. The nutty taste of Manchego cheese pairs beautifully with the sweetness of ripe pears, all brought together with a tangy sherry vinaigrette.

Manchego And Pear Salad With Sherry Vinaigrette

Ingredients

  • 4 cups mixed salad greens
  • 1 ripe pear, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Manchego cheese, shaved
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, sherry vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette.
  2. In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, sliced pear, Manchego cheese, and walnuts.
  3. Drizzle the sherry vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat.
  4. Divide the salad among 4 plates and serve immediately.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
0 minutes
Total time:
15 minutes
Cooking method
No cooking required

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250
Carbohydrates
20g
Protein
10g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Salad bowl Whisk

Tools

Knife Cutting board

Serving suggestions

Serve the Manchego and Pear Salad with Sherry Vinaigrette as a starter for a Spanish-inspired meal, or enjoy it as a light lunch on its own.

Tips & tricks

For added crunch, you can toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for a few minutes before adding them to the salad.

Cost

$12