Frisée Pear Blue Cheese Bowl (Print version)

Bitter frisée meets sweet pears, tangy blue cheese, and crispy prosciutto in this vibrant bowl with zesty vinaigrette.

# What you'll need:

→ Greens & Fruits

01 - 1 large head frisée lettuce, washed and torn into bite-size pieces
02 - 2 ripe pears, cored and thinly sliced

→ Dairy & Cheese

03 - 3.5 ounces blue cheese, crumbled

→ Meats

04 - 4 slices prosciutto

→ Nuts

05 - 1/3 cup walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped

→ Dressing

06 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
07 - 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
08 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
09 - 1 teaspoon honey
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

# Directions:

01 - Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add prosciutto slices and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until crisp. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to cool, then break into bite-size pieces.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
03 - Place frisée in a large salad bowl. Add sliced pears, blue cheese, toasted walnuts, and crispy prosciutto pieces.
04 - Drizzle vinaigrette over salad ingredients and toss gently until evenly coated.
05 - Transfer to serving plates immediately and garnish with additional blue cheese or walnuts if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 25 minutes, yet tastes like you've spent hours planning something special.
  • The contrast between crispy, salty prosciutto and creamy blue cheese against sweet pears keeps every bite interesting.
  • It's naturally gluten-free and feels fancy enough for unexpected guests without requiring any real technique.
02 -
  • Don't dress the salad more than a minute or two before serving, as the acid in the vinegar will soften the frisée's desirable crispness if given the chance.
  • The warm prosciutto fat is actually your secret ingredient, so don't skip tossing the hot prosciutto directly into the bowl if you're feeling brave, as it seasons everything naturally and beautifully.
03 -
  • Toast your walnuts in a dry skillet just before assembling to maximize their flavor and give them a slight textural advantage against the dressing.
  • If you're making this ahead for a gathering, prep everything separately and assemble only minutes before serving, keeping the prosciutto pieces in a small bowl so they stay crispy.
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