Pear, Prosciutto and Blue Cheese Salad
4Serves
EasyDifficulty
15 MINSPreparation
0 MINSCooking
This sophisticated starter is all about how you arrange it on the plate! For a more informal salad, just combine all the ingredients and drizzle with dressing.
Ingredients
100g rocket or green salad leaves
2 pears, thinly sliced
12 thin slices prosciutto or pancetta
120-150g blue cheese, cut into thin wedges
1/3 cup chopped toasted hazelnuts
Dressing
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
salt and pepper, to taste
2 pears, thinly sliced
12 thin slices prosciutto or pancetta
120-150g blue cheese, cut into thin wedges
1/3 cup chopped toasted hazelnuts
Dressing
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
salt and pepper, to taste
Method
- Arrange rocket, pears, prosciutto, blue cheese and hazelnuts on four individual serving plates.
- Combine dressing ingredients and season to taste. Pour over salad and serve.
Handy Tips
We used a mandolin to thinly slice the pear. A sharp knife makes an excellent alternative.
For a more substantial meal, add grilled or smoked chicken to salad.