Frisée Pear Blue Cheese Prosciutto (Printable Version)

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

# 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

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange prosciutto slices in a single layer and bake for 8–10 minutes until crisp. Remove from oven and let cool, 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, blue cheese, and toasted walnuts.
04 - Drizzle vinaigrette over salad and toss gently to coat. Top with crispy prosciutto shards immediately before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • A vibrant harmony of bitter, sweet, and salty components.
  • Quick and easy preparation in just 25 minutes.
  • A naturally gluten-free dish that works beautifully as a starter or light lunch.
02 -
  • Ensure the prosciutto is in a single layer for even crisping in the oven.
  • Toss the salad gently to avoid bruising the delicate frisée and pear slices.
  • Double-check blue cheese labels if a strict gluten-free diet is required, as some varieties may contain traces.
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