Frisée Pear Blue Cheese Bowl (Printable)

Bitter frisée meets sweet pears and tangy blue cheese with crispy prosciutto and walnuts in a bright vinaigrette.

# 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

# How-To Steps:

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, blue cheese, toasted walnuts, and crispy prosciutto pieces.
04 - Drizzle vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
05 - Transfer to serving plates immediately and garnish with additional blue cheese or walnuts if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • A complex flavor profile featuring sweet, salty, and bitter notes.
  • Quick and easy to prepare in just 25 minutes.
  • Naturally gluten-free and easily adaptable for vegetarians.
02 -
  • Ensure your pears are ripe but still firm to maintain clean slices.
  • Crumble the blue cheese while cold to keep the pieces distinct.
  • Wait to drizzle the dressing until just before serving to prevent the frisée from wilting.
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