Frisée Pear Blue Cheese Crispy Prosciutto (Print Version)

Bitter frisée meets sweet pears, creamy blue cheese, and crispy prosciutto in a tangy vinaigrette-dressed 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 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
04 - 6 slices prosciutto
05 - 1 ounce 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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange prosciutto slices in a single layer on the prepared sheet.
02 - Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until the prosciutto is crisp. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely, then break into large shards.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until well emulsified.
04 - In a large salad bowl, combine torn frisée, sliced pears, crumbled blue cheese, and toasted walnuts.
05 - Pour vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
06 - Top the salad with crispy prosciutto shards immediately before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Elegant and Vibrant: Beautiful textures and colors that impress as a starter.
  • Perfectly Balanced: A harmony of bitter, sweet, creamy, and salty notes.
  • Diet-Friendly: A naturally gluten-free option for health-conscious diners.
02 -
  • Crispy Texture: Add the prosciutto shards at the very last second before serving to ensure they stay perfectly crunchy.
  • Gentle Tossing: Use your hands or large salad servers to toss the frisée gently, keeping the leaves airy.
  • Nutty Depth: Toast the walnuts or pecans shortly before assembly to enhance their natural oils and flavor.
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