Rocket Pear Walnut Blue Cheese Salad Food

PEAR AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD RECIPE WITH WALNUTS AND ROCKET

Steps:

• Add the oil, vinegar, honey and salt into a jar add a lid and shake.
• Heat a dry pan over a medium high heat.
• Gently toast the walnuts taking care not to burn.
• Remove the walnuts and set aside and return the pan to a high heat.
• Peel and cut the pear in half, then remove the core and slice into 8 wedges.
• Place the butter in the pan and when it foams add the pear slices and sear on both sides.
• Build the salad by combining all of the ingredients in a bowl and mixing through the dressing.

CARAMELISED PEAR AND ROCKET (ARUGULA) SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE

Steps:

• Place the butter, vinegar and sugar in a frying pan over medium heat.
• When butter is melted add the pear and walnuts and cook for 4-6 minutes until the pear is just soft.
• Place the rocket on serving plates and top with the pear and walnuts.
• Spoon over the pan juices and top with the blue cheese.

PEAR AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the nuts on a sheet pan in a single layer. Bake, shaking the pan occasionally, until the nuts are toasted and fragrant, about 7 to 10 minutes. Let the nuts cool, and then coarsely chop.
• Trim the stems of the watercress and arugula. Wash and dry the leaves.
• Meanwhile, whisk the vinegar and mustard together in a large salad bowl. Season with the 1/4 teaspoon salt and some pepper. Gradually whisk in the olive oil, starting with a few drops and then adding the rest in a steady stream, to make a smooth, slightly thick dressing.
• Halve the endive lengthwise, cut out core, then thinly slice crosswise and add all the lettuces to the bowl. Quarter and core the unpeeled pears and thinly slice; add to the salad. Scatter the cheese and nuts over the salad, and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Toss the salad gently to evenly dress all the greens. Divide among 4 plates and serve immediately.

PEAR SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE AND ROCKET

Steps:

• Dressing: Shake Dressing in a jar.
• Pears: Halve then scoop out core. Place cut face down and slice into 3mm / 0.12" slices. (Note 2)
• Walnuts: Spread on tray and toast in a 180°C/350°F oven for 8 minutes or until they smell nutty. Leave some whole, break some in half with hands.
• Dress rocket: In a large bowl, toss rocket with 2 tbsp Dressing.
• Assemble: Pile 1/3 rocket on a platter. Scatter with 1/3 pears, 1/3 walnuts, 1/3 blue cheese crumbled into small chunks. Repeat twice more. Drizzle with remaining Dressing just before serving.

ROCKET, PEAR, WALNUT, & BLUE CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• Fry off the streaky bacon until crispy & golden in a non-stick fry pan.
• Mix honey, extra-virgin olive oil and white wine vinegar together in a small bowl.
• Remove cores from the pears and slice thinly, leaving skin on. Place pears in a bowl and pour over the dressing.
• Combine rocket leaves, crumbled blue cheese and walnuts on a serving platter.
• Chop the bacon and add to the salad.
• Scatter salad with ripe pears, drizzle over extra dressing and serve.

ROCKET (ARUGULA), PEAR AND WALNUT SALAD

Steps:

• Dressing:.
• Place the molasses in a small bowl and add enough water to make it a thinner dressing consistency.
• Add the cinnamon and garlic and set aside while you assemble the salad.
• Salad:.
• Lay the rocket leaves on a flat platter, then arrange the remaining ingredients over the top. Spoon the dressing over and serve.

GRIDDLED PEAR & BLUE CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• Put the pears in a bowl and drizzle with 1 tsp of the oil. Heat a griddle pan, then cook the pears, in batches, for 1 min on each side. Set aside to cool.
• Mix the remaining oil, vinegar and honey. Toss the pears, leaves and cheese, divide between 4 plates and drizzle with the dressing. Serve with bread, if you like.

PEAR, CHICORY & BLUE CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• Discard the outer leaves from the chicory and slice in half lengthways. Cut out the base root, then slice into long, thin slivers and rinse. Pat dry and put in a bowl. Cut each pear quarter into 3 and toss with a little lemon juice to prevent discolouring. Add to the bowl with the parsley and walnut halves.
• Make a dressing by mixing the walnut oil with the remaining lemon juice and seasoning, then add to the bowl. Toss everything together, then plate up, crumbling over the cheese. Serve immediately.

LENTIL, WALNUT & APPLE SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE

Steps:

• Put the lentils and stock or water in a large saucepan and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 20-25 mins, or until al dente. Drain and pour into a bowl. Add the celery, apple, shallots, walnuts, parsley and salad leaves, then mix together well.
• To make the vinaigrette, put all the ingredients in a small glass jar with a lid. Season and shake well. Keep the lid on until ready to serve. Pour the dressing over the salad, toss well, then scatter over the blue cheese.