Salad with Goat Cheese, Pecans, and Fruit

Carrots optional.

I put together this salad for Thanksgiving from a mixture of different recipes. It seemed like it would be a good basic salad to complement the Thanksgiving flavors.

I underestimated just how good it would be! The dressing is simple but so, so good. The toppings worked perfectly together, and they were indeed complementary to a Thanksgiving plate. But the salad itself ended up being one of my favorite things on my plate.

This one is a keeper.

The Recipe:

1 small shallot, minced

3 tb balsamic vinegar

1 tsp brown mustard

1/2c extra virgin olive oil

salt and pepper, to taste

10oz baby greens

1 c pomegranate seeds

4 oz goat cheese, crumbled

1 pear, chopped

1/2c toasted pecan halves

Combine shallot, balsamic vinegar, mustard, olive oil, salt, and pepper. (I used a magic bullet.)
Layer other ingredients and toss with dressing.

The Verdict:

Overall grade: A+

Overall reason: Simple, delicious, and versatile

Time to prepare: 20 minutes

Toddler quote: "I don't want that. I don't like lettuce." (He did enjoy a plate of pecans, pears, and pomegranate seeds, though.)

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