I’m not one to eat pears out of hand, but I like them—slightly underripe—in salads. Contrasted with the pleasant bite of goat cheese and the sweetness of dried cranberries, this salad is a party for the palate.

Ingredients

　　4 to 6 ounces mixed baby greens (mesclun), or more as desired

　　2 firm pears (preferably Bosc), cored and diced

　　1/4 cup dried cranberries

　　4 ounces crumbled goat cheese

　　Natural low-fat balsamic vinaigrette or raspberry vinaigrette dressing to taste

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