Comments on: Salad with Goat Cheese, Pears, Candied Pecans and Maple-Balsamic Dressing

By: Two Healthy Kitchens

Two Healthy Kitchens — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 21:57:05 +0000

In reply to donna.

I’m so glad, Donna! We absolutely adore this salad, and I make it year after year. Just made a big, double (or was it a triple?!?) batch for Thanksgiving a couple weeks ago, in fact. Enjoy … and Happy Holidays! ~Shelley

By: donna

donna — Sun, 10 Dec 2023 20:04:21 +0000

WOW just what I was searching for!

By: Two Healthy Kitchens

Two Healthy Kitchens — Sat, 04 Nov 2023 12:17:02 +0000

In reply to Sharon Rich.

Oh, Sharon – what a truly lovely message! Thank you so much for taking the time to pop back with such kind feedback! That’s a great solution to offer cheese choices on the side (and I agree that feta and blue are nice options). And YES I totally agree about that dressing and the candied pecans. Both are so terrific in other applications, too … and both are completely addictive! Mmmmmmmmm … love the idea of drizzling the vinaigrette over Brussels sprouts – I LIKE how you think lol!!! 😀 ~Shelley

By: Sharon Rich

Sharon Rich — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 19:12:01 +0000

WOW – This salad was wonderful!
I was visiting my Sister-in-law and she had your Two Healthy Kitchens cookbook. I was searching through it for new recipes, and I came across this one. I was about to host a Bible study group at our home and this sounded like a great fall salad. I made it yesterday and oh man was it tasty. Everyone loved it and wanted a copy of it, so I had to share.
I’m not a fan of Goat cheese, so I put out Blue Cheese and Feta Cheese crumbles. I let everyone put whatever cheese they wanted and let them also dress it by themselves. Loved the easy recipe for the “awesome candied pecans”. AND the salad dressing, again so easy to make, made a double batch of it. Going to try it on my Brussel sprouts tonight. You can’t go wrong with this recipe. Thank you for this wonderful salad recipe.

By: Two Healthy Kitchens

Two Healthy Kitchens — Fri, 26 May 2023 12:40:59 +0000

In reply to Valerie.

I’m so happy to hear how much you enjoyed this salad, Valerie! I make it all the time, all year long! Even though it was originally more of a Thanksgiving or holiday salad for my family, we like it so much that it’s on regular repeat, no matter the time of year. Thanks for sharing all your little swaps, too – that’s always so helpful to inspire other readers, based on what they find in the store or happen to have on hand! 😀 ~Shelley

By: Valerie

Valerie — Fri, 26 May 2023 07:16:36 +0000

Loved the salad. I alway purchase a Bulgarian feta cheese from a local store. I looked up recipes that use feta cheese. Omg the cheese is amazing an the salad was the best. I made this salad for a bbq party I was invited to an it was a big hit. I used spring mix an iceberg because I like the crunch of iceberg. . I used green onions because the purple onions are a hit an miss here in California sometimes they are so bitter and green onions always seem reliable. I only had raisins. I have made many similar dressings. this one has the secret of dijon. Wow it really is good.

By: Two Healthy Kitchens

Two Healthy Kitchens — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 14:01:52 +0000

In reply to Natalie.

Oh, I’m just thrilled to hear it, Natalie! It’s on regular repeat at my house, all year long – I’m delighted your family enjoyed it just as much! Happy holidays! ~Shelley

By: Natalie

Natalie — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 19:12:03 +0000

My family loved this! Thanks!

By: Two Healthy Kitchens

Two Healthy Kitchens — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 15:28:36 +0000

In reply to C smith.

Hi there! We have lots of make-ahead tips in the post and at the bottom of the recipe card, since almost everything for this salad can be prepped ahead. BUT … I don’t recommend cutting the pears until closer to serving. I personally don’t like tossing fruit (like apples or pears) with things such as lemon juice to prevent browning, because I feel like you can definitely taste it. I hope that helps, and that your family loves this salad as much as my family does! It’s a reader-favorite recipe (one of our most popular ever!), and my own family likes it so much that I serve all year ’round! Enjoy – and Merry Christmas! 😀 ~Shelley

By: C smith

C smith — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 14:41:16 +0000

Want to make ahead for Christmas. How do you keep the pear from turning brown, if making the day before?
Salad looks wonderful. Family does not like goat cheese, so will substitute with feta. Hope this works!
Any help appreciated.