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Frisee salad with pears and blue cheese in a serving bowl. Next to this is a plate with crusty bread, a bowl with salt and pepper, a small pitcher of dijon vinaigrette and wooden serving utensils.
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Frisee Salad with Pears, Blue Cheese, and Crispy Prosciutto

This salad is both simple and elegant enough for a dinner party! The Crispy Prosciutto and toasted walnuts and a welcome crunch, and the blue cheese brings the umami punch.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Entree/Salad
Cuisine: French/Mediterranean
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 4 to 6
Author: Abigail Chipley

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup walnuts
  • 3 ounces prosciutto (4 to 6 slices, depending on thickness)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 to 2 heads frisée, torn into bite-sized pieces (8 ounces)
  • 2 medium Bosc pears, cored and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese, such as Gorgonzola, divided (3 ounces)
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons Dijon Vinaigrette
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground pepper

Instructions

  • Toast the walnuts. Preheat an oven or toaster oven to 350°F. Spread walnuts on a small baking sheet and bake in the hot oven until they turn golden brown and smell toasty, about 10 minutes. Let cool completely before roughly chopping.
  • Make the Crispy Prosciutto. Raise the oven temperature to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and lay the prosciutto slices flat. Sprinkle slices with thyme. Bake until fat turns golden and the meat is dark and crisp, about 10 minutes. Transfer prosciutto to paper towels to drain.
  • Assemble the salad. Meanwhile, place the frisée in a large salad bowl or serving platter. Add the pears, walnuts, and half of the cheese.
  • Dress and serve. Drizzle on the dressing and toss gently. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide the salad among plates and top with the remaining cheese and Crispy Prosciutto, broken into large pieces. Season with a pinch of salt and more ground pepper, if you like.

Notes

  • Shop this recipe: Visit our shop to browse quality Mediterranean ingredients, including the olive oil used in this recipe.
  • Storage: Transfer Crispy Prosciutto slices to a covered container and store at room temperature up to 3 days.
  • Nutrition Info: The nutrition calculation for this recipe does not include the dressing. That information can be found here. 

Nutrition

Calories: 308.4kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 9.8g | Fat: 23.1g | Saturated Fat: 6.9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8.6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6.4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 26.7mg | Sodium: 361.6mg | Potassium: 495.7mg | Fiber: 6.1g | Sugar: 9.5g | Vitamin A: 3438.9IU | Vitamin C: 18.8mg | Calcium: 172.2mg | Iron: 1.4mg

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