Frisée Pear Blue Cheese Prosciutto (Print Version)

Elegant salad combining frisée, pears, blue cheese, and crispy prosciutto with tangy vinaigrette.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# How to Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange prosciutto slices in a single layer and bake for 8 to 10 minutes until crisp. Remove from oven and cool, then break into large shards.
02 - In a small bowl, combine extra-virgin olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together until emulsified.
03 - In a large salad bowl, combine torn frisée, sliced pears, crumbled blue cheese, and toasted walnuts.
04 - Drizzle vinaigrette over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all components evenly.
05 - Top the salad with crispy prosciutto shards immediately before serving to maintain texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The ideal combination of salty, sweet, and bitter flavors.
  • Quick and easy to prepare in just 25 minutes.
  • An elegant presentation suitable for hosting guests.
  • Gluten-free and adaptable for vegetarians.
02 -
  • Always check the labels on blue cheese and prosciutto to ensure they are free from gluten traces if dietary restrictions are a concern.
  • Wash and dry the frisée thoroughly to ensure the vinaigrette coats the leaves properly without becoming watery.
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