11/12/2025
Fresh, colorful, and entirely plant-based, this gluten-free and vegan salad is the perfect 15-minute addition to any meal. Healthy, vibrant, and delicious!🥗
Ingredients
• 4 cups mixed greens
• 1 medium Asian/Bosc pear or Honeycrisp apple
• ½ cup toasted nuts (ideally hazelnuts or almonds)
• ½ cup vegan goat cheese (or regular goat cheese if preferred)
Vinaigrette
• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• Flaky sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Directions:
1. Prepare the Vegan Goat Cheese: If you opt for the vegan goat cheese, whip it up at least 30 minutes in advance to allow the flavors to meld beautifully.
2. Toast the nuts: In a skillet over low-medium heat, using hazelnuts or almonds, toast for 6-10 minutes until lightly golden.
3. Make the vinaigrette by combining the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar and mix or shake well to combine. Then toss the mixed greens in a large serving bowl until evenly coated.
4. Add the pear/apple and nuts by gently folding them into the dressed greens.
5. Just before serving, adorn the salad with your prepared vegan goat cheese, giving it that gourmet touch.
Enjoy!
