Frisée Pear Blue Cheese Bowl (Printable)

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

# What You 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 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 It:

01 - Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add prosciutto slices and cook for 2–3 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 salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately, garnished with extra blue cheese or walnuts if desired.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • Flavor Harmony: The combination of salty prosciutto, sweet pears, and tangy blue cheese creates a complex profile.
  • Textural Delight: Enjoy the crunch of toasted walnuts against the delicate frisée and soft pears.
  • Quick and Elegant: This restaurant-quality dish is naturally gluten-free and ready in just 25 minutes.
02 -
  • Pear Ripeness: Use pears that are ripe but still slightly firm to ensure clean slices.
  • Cheese Temperature: Crumble the blue cheese while it is cold to prevent it from becoming too soft during preparation.
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