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Home » Type » Salads » Leafy Green Salads » Pear Kale Salad with Candied Almonds and Crumbled Goat Cheese

Pear Kale Salad with Candied Almonds and Crumbled Goat Cheese

October 29, 2020 by Faith 6 Comments

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This satisfying Pear Kale Salad with Candied Almonds and Crumbled Goat Cheese pairs sweet and savory flavors with creamy and crunchy textures.

Pear Kale Salad in White Dishes on Wooden Table

I just realized that I’ve shared a recipe with kale once a week for four out of the past five weeks.

I don’t know when I turned into such a leafy green pusher, lol!

Hopefully you dig kale as much as I do, but if not you might be so into the other components of this salad that you’ll find you really don’t mind the kale.

Because who doesn’t like at least one thing out of the pear, goat cheese, and candied almond trio? And if there’s something you don’t like, feel free to swap it out with something else!

Red Pears

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  • Pear Kale Salad Recipe
  • More Salad Recipes to Try:
  • Pear Kale Salad with Candied Almonds and Crumbled Goat Cheese

Pear Kale Salad Recipe

This Pear Kale Salad Recipe is a great combination of sweet, salty, creamy, and crunchy.

There isn’t really one star of the show.

Pear Kale Salad Recipe with Description

Velvety-textured aromatic pear is a nice contrast with the savory earthy flavor and crunchy texture of kale. 

Sweet candied almonds provide nutty crunch and go well with the creamy tang of crumbled goat cheese.

Kale Leaves on White Table

It’s a very flavorful salad, and perfect as lunch for two or as a dinner side dish for four.

It has a very harvest-time fall-ish feel to it, so it would be great if you’re planning an autumnal dinner party.

Close Up Top View of Pear Salad with Kale and Candied Almonds

More Salad Recipes to Try:

  • Winter Salad Recipe with Kale and Pomegranate
  • Roasted Pear Salad with Marinated Carrot Zucchini Ribbons
  • Greek Kale Salad with Lemon Olive Oil Dressing
  • Chopped Kale Salad
  • Kale Nicoise Salad
  • Creamy Poppy Seed Kale Slaw with Red Pear, Toasted Pepitas, and Golden Raisins

Overhead View of Pear Kale Salad Recipe in White Bowl with Vintage Fork

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Pear Kale Salad in White Dishes on Wooden Table

Pear Kale Salad with Candied Almonds and Crumbled Goat Cheese

By: Faith Gorsky
This satisfying Pear Kale Salad with Candied Almonds and Crumbled Goat Cheese pairs sweet and savory flavors with creamy and crunchy textures.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 188 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 small onion thinly sliced
  • 4 ounces kale de-stemmed, washed, and chopped
  • 1 red pear I used a red Anjou pear, quartered, cored, and thinly sliced
  • 1 1/2 ounces goat cheese crumbled
  • 6 tablespoons candied almonds homemade or store-bought, chopped

Instructions
 

  • Whisk together the vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl, and then toss in the onion.
  • Stir in the kale, making sure that it’s coated well in the dressing, and let the salad sit for 15 minutes.
  • Transfer the kale mixture to individual salad bowls; top each with pear, goat cheese, and candied almonds.
  • Serve.

Faith's Tips

  • This salad serves 4 as a side dish or 2 as a light meal.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Pear Kale Salad with Candied Almonds and Crumbled Goat Cheese
Amount Per Serving
Calories 188 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 5mg2%
Sodium 199mg9%
Potassium 227mg6%
Carbohydrates 20g7%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 15g17%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 2942IU59%
Vitamin C 36mg44%
Calcium 83mg8%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Pear Kale Salad
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This post was first published on An Edible Mosaic on October 23, 2014. I updated it with more information on October 29, 2020.

Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links to products I believe in, which means that even though it doesn’t cost you anything extra, I will receive a small amount of money from the sale of these items. Thank you for helping to support An Edible Mosaic!

Filed Under: Gluten Free, Leafy Green Salads Tagged: Candied Almonds, Goat Cheese, Kale, Pear, Pear Kale Salad, Recipes, Salads

Comments

  1. Joan says

    November 14, 2015 at 9:24 pm

    My daughter requested this salad for her birthday this year. We both agreed it’s delicious. Thanks for sharing it.

    Reply
  2. Sonali- The Foodie Physician says

    October 31, 2014 at 11:36 pm

    I’m a huge fan of kale salads and this one looks amazing! I love the addition of pear and goat cheese!

    Reply
  3. Hannah says

    October 25, 2014 at 8:08 pm

    Kale salads are always welcome on my table, especially when they’re so fresh and colorful! I love the idea of adding in some pear for sweetness, it sounds like an excellent addition to balance out the natural bitterness of he greens.

    Reply
  4. Joanne says

    October 25, 2014 at 8:51 am

    I shall never ever tire of kale. Or kale salads. Love the candied nuts in this! They add so much excitement to every bite!

    Reply
  5. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

    October 23, 2014 at 3:34 pm

    I love pear salads and the candied almonds look so addictive!

    Reply
  6. Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says

    October 23, 2014 at 3:27 am

    This salad is perfect for fall! Loving the big pear in there. So yummy!

    Reply

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