Description
Roquefort Pear Salad is an elegant dish combining creamy Roquefort cheese, sweet pears, fresh greens, and a tangy vinaigrette, making it a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and earthy flavors.
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed greens (such as arugula, spinach, or baby kale)
2 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and sliced
1/4 cup Roquefort cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup candied walnuts or pecans (optional)
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
For the vinaigrette:
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 cup olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare the vinaigrette: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper. Gradually add olive oil while whisking continuously to emulsify the dressing. Set aside.
- Assemble the salad: In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, sliced pears, crumbled Roquefort cheese, candied walnuts or pecans (if using), and red onion (if using).
- Dress the salad: Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are coated with the dressing.
- Serve immediately as a light meal or a side dish, and enjoy!
Notes
- For a vegan version, omit the Roquefort cheese and use a plant-based cheese or nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor.
- Try substituting pears with apples, figs, or pomegranate seeds for different seasonal twists.
- Make the vinaigrette ahead of time and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- If using fresh pears, toss them with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
