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Pear Salad with blue cheese
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Pear Salad with Blue Cheese — Sweet, Crunchy & Unforgettable

This elegant pear salad pairs juicy ripe pears with creamy blue cheese, peppery rocket, and crunchy toasted walnuts, all brought together by a silky honey mustard dressing. Sweet, savory, and beautifully balanced, it’s a simple yet unforgettable salad perfect for entertaining or everyday meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: European, French
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Fresh Salad Components
  • 1.75 pieces ripe pears thinly sliced
  • 0.75 cup walnuts whole
  • 120 g rocket (arugula)
  • 120 g blue cheese crumbled
Honey Mustard Dressing
  • 1.5 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1.5 tbsp honey
  • 1.5 tbsp cider vinegar
  • 1.5 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.125 tsp black pepper freshly cracked

Method
 

  1. Combine Dijon mustard, honey, cider vinegar, olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a small jar. Seal and shake vigorously until smooth and emulsified.
  2. Halve pears, remove cores, and slice thinly into even pieces. Set aside.
  3. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Spread walnuts on a baking tray and toast for about 8 minutes until lightly golden and fragrant. Cool slightly.
  4. Place rocket in a large bowl and toss gently with about 2 tablespoons of the dressing.
  5. Layer dressed rocket, pear slices, toasted walnuts, and crumbled blue cheese on a serving platter. Repeat layers and finish with blue cheese on top.
  6. Drizzle remaining dressing over the salad just before serving. Serve immediately.

Notes

Pecans or almonds can replace walnuts, and apples work well if pears are unavailable. For a milder option, substitute blue cheese with goat’s cheese or feta. This salad is best served fresh for optimal texture.