Pear, chicory & blue cheese salad

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
8%
Pear, chicory & blue cheese salad
15 min.
4
283kcal

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Elevate your dining experience with this vibrant Pear, Chicory & Blue Cheese Salad, a delightful blend of flavors and textures that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're looking for an elegant side dish, a tempting antipasto, or a light snack, this salad is sure to impress. The distinct bitterness of chicory balances beautifully with the sweetness of ripe pears, creating a refreshing contrast that excites the palate.

This salad is not only visually appealing with its array of colors but also packed with nutrients. The crunchy walnuts add a satisfying crunch, while the creamy and tangy blue cheese elevates the dish to new heights. As a bonus, it's vegetarian and gluten-free, making it a great choice for anyone with dietary restrictions. Preparing this salad takes no more than 15 minutes, making it an excellent option for a quick and elegant meal.

Embrace the harmonious combination of flavors, and enjoy this salad as a starter at your next dinner party, or serve it as a healthy snack throughout the week. With its simple yet sophisticated ingredients, the Pear, Chicory & Blue Cheese Salad is bound to become a favorite in your recipe repertoire!

Ingredients

  • small heads endive green red (we used a mix of and pale )
  •  pears firm cored ripe quartered
  •  juice of lemon 
  • handful parsley chopped
  • 50 walnut halves 
  • tbsp walnut oil 
  • 100 cheese blue well (Stichelton, Stilton or Barkham all work )

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. Discard the outer leaves from the chicory and slice in half lengthways.
  2. Cut out the base root, then slice into long, thin slivers and rinse. Pat dry and put in a bowl.
  3. Cut each pear quarter into 3 and toss with a little lemon juice to prevent discolouring.
  4. Add to the bowl with the parsley and walnut halves.
  5. 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.
  6. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories283kcal
Protein10.29%
Fat67.55%
Carbs22.16%

Properties

Glycemic Index
40.19
Glycemic Load
4.3
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
8.7021738886833%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
2.17mg
Catechin
0.24mg
Epigallocatechin
0.53mg
Epicatechin
3.35mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.02mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.15mg
Eriodictyol
0.37mg
Hesperetin
1.09mg
Naringenin
0.1mg
Apigenin
2.15mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.27mg
Kaempferol
0.12mg
Myricetin
0.15mg
Quercetin
0.78mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:283.02kcal
14.15%
Fat:22.28g
34.27%
Saturated Fat:6.08g
38.03%
Carbohydrates:16.44g
5.48%
Net Carbohydrates:12.76g
4.64%
Sugar:9.33g
10.37%
Cholesterol:18.75mg
6.25%
Sodium:289.49mg
12.59%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.64g
15.28%
Manganese:0.48mg
23.92%
Vitamin K:24.58µg
23.41%
Calcium:154.61mg
15.46%
Phosphorus:152.14mg
15.21%
Fiber:3.68g
14.73%
Copper:0.29mg
14.27%
Vitamin C:8.29mg
10.04%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.25%
Magnesium:32.83mg
8.21%
Folate:31.92µg
7.98%
Zinc:1.16mg
7.75%
Vitamin B6:0.14mg
6.95%
Potassium:238.77mg
6.82%
Vitamin A:321.86IU
6.44%
Selenium:4.34µg
6.2%
Vitamin B5:0.57mg
5.7%
Vitamin B12:0.31µg
5.08%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
4.27%
Iron:0.68mg
3.77%
Vitamin B3:0.56mg
2.81%
Vitamin E:0.31mg
2.05%