Frisée Pear Blue Cheese Prosciutto (Print Version)

Bitter frisée meets sweet pears, creamy blue cheese, and crispy prosciutto in this elegant European-inspired 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

# How to Make It:

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 cool completely, then break into large shards.
03 - In a small bowl, combine olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well blended.
04 - In a large salad bowl, combine frisée, sliced pears, crumbled blue cheese, and toasted walnuts.
05 - Drizzle vinaigrette over the salad mixture and toss gently to evenly coat all ingredients.
06 - Top the salad with crispy prosciutto shards immediately before serving.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • A perfect balance of sweet, salty, bitter, and tangy flavors.
  • Gluten-free and sophisticated enough for a formal dinner party.
  • Ready in just 25 minutes with minimal cooking required.
02 -
  • Check your blue cheese label to ensure it is gluten-free if dietary requirements are strict.
  • Add the crispy prosciutto shards at the very last second to maintain their crunch against the dressing.
  • If frisée is unavailable, any bitter chicory or endive variety works well as a replacement.
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