This fragrant salad is quick and easy to make! We love any chance to put fresh herbs in the spotlight, and the basil shines in this dish.
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Basil Pear Salad
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Ingredients
Food
Amt
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Prep
Notes
3 tablespoons
honey
honey
3
tablespoons
3 tablespoons
olive oil
olive oil
3
tablespoons
2 tablespoons
fresh lemon juice
(about 1 lemon)
fresh lemon juice
2
tablespoons
about 1 lemon
1 teaspoon
lemon zest
lemon zest
1
teaspoon
1 teaspoon
salt
salt
1
teaspoon
½ teaspoon
red pepper flakes
red pepper flakes
½
teaspoon
⅓ cup
pecans
(omit for tree nut allergy)
pecans
⅓
cup
omit for tree nut allergy
1 ounce
soft crumbled goat cheese
(omit for dairy allergy or vegan)
soft crumbled goat cheese
1
ounce
omit for dairy allergy or vegan
Method
Combine basil leaves and pears in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, mix together honey, olive oil, and lemon juice until smooth. Add zest, salt, and red pepper flakes and stir. Pour dressing over salad and gently toss. Top with pecans and goat cheese and serve.
Prep time
5 min
Cook time
0 min
Yields/Serves:
6
Allergen Info
Does not contain Eggs, Fish, Peanuts, Sesame, Shellfish, Soy, Wheat
Yum Ratings
Allergen Info
Does not contain Eggs, Fish, Peanuts, Sesame, Shellfish, Soy, Wheat
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