Frisée Pear Blue Cheese Prosciutto (Printable)

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

# What You 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

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange prosciutto slices in a single layer. Bake for 8-10 minutes until crisp. Remove from oven and cool completely, then break into large shards.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together extra-virgin olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper 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 and toss gently to coat evenly. Top with crispy prosciutto shards immediately before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • A vibrant interplay of textures, from crunchy walnuts to crisp prosciutto.
  • Elegant presentation that makes it perfect for dinner parties or special occasions.
  • Gluten-free and naturally balanced with fresh, high-quality ingredients.
02 -
  • Wait until the prosciutto has cooled completely before breaking it into shards for the best texture.
  • Check the labels of your blue cheese and prosciutto if you are serving guests with strict gluten-free requirements.
  • Whisk the vinaigrette vigorously until emulsified to ensure a smooth coating on every leaf.
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