Frisée Pear Blue Cheese Prosciutto (Printable Version)

Bitter frisée meets sweet pears, creamy blue cheese, and crispy prosciutto in this elegant European-style salad with tangy honey vinaigrette.

# What You'll Need:

→ Salad Base

01 - 1 large head frisée lettuce, washed and torn
02 - 2 ripe pears, cored and thinly sliced
03 - 3.5 oz blue cheese, crumbled
04 - 6 slices prosciutto
05 - 1 oz toasted walnuts or pecans, roughly chopped

→ Vinaigrette

06 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
07 - 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar or champagne vinegar
08 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
09 - 1 teaspoon honey
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange prosciutto slices in a single layer on the sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until crisp. Cool completely, then break into large shards.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
03 - In a large salad bowl, combine frisée, sliced pears, blue cheese, and toasted walnuts.
04 - Drizzle vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat. Top with crispy prosciutto shards immediately before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • A perfect balance of sweet, salty, and bitter flavors.
  • Quick and easy to prepare in just 25 minutes.
  • Naturally gluten-free and easily adaptable for vegetarians.
  • Elegant presentation that is sure to impress dinner guests.
02 -
  • Select pears that are ripe but still firm to the touch so they hold their shape when sliced.
  • Toast your walnuts in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes before chopping to unlock their full aroma.
  • Wait to add the crispy prosciutto until the very last second to ensure it stays perfectly crunchy.
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