Description
Experience a burst of flavor with this Pear, Blue Cheese & Walnut Endive Salad! Crisp endive leaves cradle juicy ripe pears, tangy blue cheese, and crunchy walnuts, creating a stunning dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Ideal as a starter or side, this salad is not only visually appealing but also incredibly easy to prepare. Enjoy the delightful combination of textures and tastes that will impress your guests and make any meal memorable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups endive leaves (about 1 medium head)
- 2 ripe pears (Bartlett or Anjou), thinly sliced
- 1 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/2 cup toasted walnuts
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon aged balsamic vinegar
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the endive thoroughly under cool water, trim off tough ends, and separate the leaves.
- Toast walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Arrange endive leaves on a platter. Layer thin pear slices and crumbled blue cheese into each leaf.
- Sprinkle toasted walnuts on top, then drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Side
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad portion (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg