Frisée Pear Blue Cheese Prosciutto (Printable Version)

Elegant salad combining frisée, pears, 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 It:

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. Allow to cool completely, then break into large shards.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
03 - In a large salad bowl, combine 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 Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of bitter, sweet, and salty flavors creates a complex profile with minimal effort.
  • Crispy prosciutto shards provide a gourmet texture that transforms a simple salad into a centerpiece.
  • Ready in just 25 minutes, it is an ideal choice for an impressive starter or a light, modern lunch.
02 -
  • Check prosciutto labels to ensure there are no hidden allergens or traces of gluten if dietary restrictions are a concern.
  • Verify that your blue cheese is certified gluten-free, as some traditional aging processes may involve trace amounts of gluten.
  • Wait until the prosciutto has cooled completely before breaking it into shards to ensure maximum crispness.
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