Pear & Stilton Salad With Port Dressing & Toasted W

Name: Pear & Stilton Salad With Port Dressing & Toasted Walnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salad; 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); Dressing; 2 shallots, sliced (1/4 C); 1 clove garlic; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Servings: persons

1
Toast walnuts in heavy saucepan on med heat.
2
Set aside.
3
Pour port into same pan nuts were toasted in.
4
Boil on med high; simmer to reduce by half its volume.
5
Remove from heat& allow to cool.
6
Distribute 1 1/2 C greens on each of 4 plates.
7
Arrange pear slices over.
8
Sprinkle 1 1/2 T cheese on each.
9
For dressing: Puree reduced port, shallots, garlic, mustard, vinegar to smooth in blender.
10
Pour over salads.
11
Top with nuts.

191

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Salad, 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, 1 1/2 cups port wine, 6 cups assorted young greens, torn up, and more.

Yes, Pear & Stilton Salad With Port Dressing & Toasted Walnuts falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Pear & Stilton Salad With Port Dressing & Toasted Walnuts

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Variations & substitutions

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