Poached Pear and Blue Cheese Salad Recipe Recipe

Name: Poached Pear and Blue Cheese Salad Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups fruity red wine, such as Zinfandel; 1/2 cup water; 3 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 whole cloves; 1 medium dried bay leaf; 3-1/2-inch fresh rosemary sprig; 2 medium firm Bosc pears; 1 tablespoon poaching liquid; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more as needed; 1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 5 cups mixed escarole and frisee, torn into bite-size pieces; 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped; 1 1/2 ounces piccante blue cheese, crumbled

Servings: persons

2 1/2 cups fruity red wine, such as Zinfandel
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 whole cloves
1 medium dried bay leaf
3-1/2-inch fresh rosemary sprig
2 medium firm Bosc pears
1 tablespoon poaching liquid
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more as needed
1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
5 cups mixed escarole and frisee, torn into bite-size pieces
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
1 1/2 ounces piccante blue cheese, crumbled

1
Combine all of the ingredients except the pears in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat, stirring until the sugar has completely dissolved, about 8 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, peel the pears, leaving the stems intact.
3
When the poaching liquid boils, reduce the heat to low and add the pears, laying them on their sides so that they are almost completely submerged.
4
Turn the pears occasionally so that they cook evenly and poach until they just give way when pierced with a knife, about 5 minutes.
5
Remove the pan from the heat.
6
Cool the pears in the poaching liquid for 20 minutes, rotate them, and leave for 20 minutes more.
7
Remove the pears from the liquid, cut them in half, core, and cut into large dice; set aside.
8
Whisk the poaching liquid, vinegar, measured salt and pepper, and sugar in a small, nonreactive bowl.
9
While constantly whisking, slowly drizzle in the oil until its completely incorporated.
10
Season with additional salt and pepper as desired.
11
Place the greens in a large mixing bowl, add the dressing, and toss to coat.
12
Divide the greens among serving plates.
13
Top with the reserved diced pear, walnuts, and cheese, then serve.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 cups fruity red wine, such as Zinfandel, 1/2 cup water, 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns, and more.

Yes, Poached Pear and Blue Cheese Salad Recipe 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.

Poached Pear and Blue Cheese Salad Recipe

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