PEAR & STILTON SALAD WITH PORT DRESSING & TOASTED WALNUTS

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Make and share this Pear & Stilton Salad with Port Dressing & Toasted Walnuts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by tgobbi

Categories     Pears

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 1/2 cups port wine
6 cups assorted young greens, torn up
2 pears, peeled,cored,sliced
6 tablespoons crumbled Stilton cheese (or other blue cheese)
2 shallots, sliced (1/4 C)
1 clove garlic
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Toast walnuts in heavy saucepan on med heat.
  • Set aside.
  • Pour port into same pan nuts were toasted in.
  • Boil on med high; simmer to reduce by half its volume.
  • Remove from heat& allow to cool.
  • Distribute 1 1/2 C greens on each of 4 plates.
  • Arrange pear slices over.
  • Sprinkle 1 1/2 T cheese on each.
  • For dressing: Puree reduced port, shallots, garlic, mustard, vinegar to smooth in blender.
  • Pour over salads.
  • Top with nuts.

arina sichinava
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This salad is a must-try for any pear lover.


Mim Akter
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I love the way the port dressing complements the flavors of the pears and Stilton cheese.


Wasim Aleem
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This salad is a great way to showcase seasonal pears.


Vladislav Shurygin
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I've made this salad for potlucks and it's always a favorite.


og boy big og
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This salad is easy to make and always a hit with my family and friends.


Martha Megameno
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The pears are sweet, the Stilton cheese is salty, and the walnuts add a nice crunch.


taata Junior
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover pears. It's also a great make-ahead salad, so it's perfect for busy weeknights.


MUSA OFFICIAL
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. The dressing is to die for!


nabatanzi Patricia
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This is one of my favorite salads. It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Mustapha Opeyemi Alabi
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a great success. It's easy to make and transport, and the flavors are amazing.


leki Chezom
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This salad was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of sweet pears, salty Stilton cheese, and nutty walnuts was perfect. The port dressing added a touch of elegance and the toasted walnuts gave it a nice crunch.