Frisée Pear Blue Cheese Bowl (Printable)

Vibrant salad with frisée, sliced pears, tangy blue cheese, crispy prosciutto, and toasted walnuts in a zesty dressing.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 oz 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

# How to Make:

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 well combined.
03 - Place frisée in a large salad bowl. Add sliced pears, blue cheese, toasted walnuts, and crispy prosciutto pieces.
04 - Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
05 - Transfer to serving plates immediately. Garnish with additional blue cheese crumbles or walnuts if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Ready in just 25 minutes for a quick yet elegant meal
  • Perfect balance of sweet, savory, creamy, and crunchy elements
  • Easily adaptable to vegetarian diets by omitting the prosciutto
  • Naturally gluten-free without any modifications needed
02 -
  • Toast the walnuts in a dry pan until fragrant (2-3 minutes) for enhanced flavor
  • Slice the pears just before serving to prevent browning
  • For the best texture contrast, make sure the prosciutto is truly crispy
  • Allow blue cheese to come to room temperature for 15 minutes before serving for fuller flavor
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