Pear Lentil Walnut Salad

A hearty pear, lentil, spinach, walnut, and goat cheese salad tossed with balsamic for an easy vegetarian lunch ready in 15 minutes.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 0 min · Yield: 4 · Method: No-Cook

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked lentils
• 2 pears
• 4 cups baby spinach
• 0.333 cup walnuts
• 0.333 cup goat cheese
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt

Cooking instructions

1. Rinse the lentils if canned, then drain thoroughly. Wash the spinach and pears. Core and thinly slice the pears. (about 5 min)
2. Whisk the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. (about 2 min)
3. Combine the lentils, spinach, pears, and walnuts in a large bowl. Pour over the dressing and toss gently until evenly coated. (about 5 min)
4. Top with crumbled goat cheese and serve immediately. (about 3 min)