Frisée Pear Blue Cheese Bowl (Print View)

Bitter frisée meets sweet pears and tangy blue cheese with crispy prosciutto

# What You’ll Need:

→ Greens & Fruits

01 - 1 large head frisée lettuce, washed and torn into bite-size pieces
02 - 2 ripe pears, cored and thinly sliced

→ Dairy & Cheese

03 - 3.5 ounces blue cheese, crumbled

→ Meats

04 - 4 slices prosciutto

→ Nuts

05 - 1/3 cup walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped

→ Dressing

06 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
07 - 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
08 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
09 - 1 teaspoon honey
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

# Method:

01 - Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add prosciutto slices and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until crisp. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to cool, then break into bite-size pieces.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
03 - Place frisée in a large salad bowl. Add sliced pears, crumbled blue cheese, toasted walnuts, and crispy prosciutto pieces.
04 - Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
05 - Transfer to serving plates immediately and garnish with additional blue cheese or walnuts if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Perfectly Balanced: A delightful mix of bitter, sweet, tangy, and salty notes in every bite.
  • Gluten-Free: Naturally fits a gluten-free diet without any modifications.
  • Quick & Elegant: Looks and tastes like a gourmet restaurant starter but takes only 25 minutes to prepare.
02 -
  • Texture Control: Ensure the walnuts are freshly toasted to maximize their aroma and crispness.
  • Dressing Balance: Always taste your vinaigrette before drizzling; you can add a pinch more honey if your pears are particularly tart.
  • Cheese Temperature: Crumbled blue cheese is easier to handle when cold, but it develops a better flavor profile when allowed to sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving.
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