Frisée, Pear, Blue Cheese, Prosciutto (Printable version)

Bitter frisée meets sweet pears, creamy blue cheese, and crispy prosciutto in this elegant modern European salad with tangy 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

# Directions:

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

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Elegant Balance: A perfect combination of bitter, sweet, salty, and creamy elements.
  • Quick to Prepare: Goes from prep to table in just 25 minutes.
  • Gluten-Free: A naturally gluten-free salad that doesn't compromise on texture or flavor.
02 -
  • Maintain Texture: Always add the crispy prosciutto at the last moment to prevent it from softening.
  • Ingredient Quality: Use ripe but firm pears to ensure they hold their shape when sliced.
  • Nutritional Info: Each serving provides approximately 260 calories, 18g of fat, and 10g of protein.
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