Pear & Edamame Harvest Salad

Name: Pear & Edamame Harvest Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons (45 ml) champagne vinegar; 2 tablespoons (30 ml) grapeseed oil; 2 tablespoons (30 ml) extra-virgin olive oil; 1 to 2 tablespoons (20 to 40 g) pure honey or maple syrup; 1 to 2 tablespoons (20 to 40 g) pure honey or maple syrup; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 small shallot, minced; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped; 8 cups (440 g) chopped leaf lettuce (green and red); 8 cups (440 g) chopped leaf lettuce (green and red); 8 cups (440 g) chopped leaf lettuce (green and red); Salt and pepper, to taste; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1 cup (155 g) cooked shelled edamame; 2 pears (Bartlett and Red Anjou), cubed; 2 pears (Bartlett and Red Anjou), cubed; 2 pears (Bartlett and Red Anjou), cubed; ½ small cucumber, thinly sliced; ¼ small fennel bulb, shaved; ⅓ cup (40 g) toasted pecans, chopped; 2 tablespoons (20 g) toasted pepitas; 1 tablespoon (10 g) chia seeds; ⅓ cup (50 g) crumbled goat cheese

Preparation info

yield:
4
servings

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
25 min

Appears in

The Build Your Bowl Salad Cookbook

By Nina Cherie Franklin

Published 2025

About

This refreshing, nutrient-packed harvest bowl combines sweet pears with crisp greens, buttery edamame, and a savory champagne vinaigrette for the perfect finish. Topped with creamy goat cheese, crunchy pecans, and pepitas, it delivers a rich, yet balanced, mix of flavors and textures for a hearty lunch or light dinner.

Ingredients

For the Champagne Vinaigrette

3 tablespoons (45 ml) champagne vinegar
2 tablespoons (

Dinner
Lunch
Vegetarian
Gluten-free

Method

Make the Dressing

In a small bowl, shaker, or mason jar, combine all the dressing ingredients. Whisk or shake until well mixed. For a creamier consistency, blend the ingredients in a blender or food processor, starting at a low speed and gradually increasing the speed until smooth.

Build the Bowl

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