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Stilton and Pear Salad

A classic British salad combining rich, tangy blue cheese with crisp sliced pears and toasted walnuts over fresh greens.

15 minEasyServes 4380 cal/serving

BritishSaladNo-CookVegetarianHigh FiberKosher-styleGluten-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeCorn-FreePork-Free

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Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 tsp red wine vinegar
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 tsp fine salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper, cracked
  • 6 cups mixed salad greens
  • 2 ripe pears, thinly sliced
  • 4 oz Stilton cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup walnut halves, toasted

Instructions

  1. 1

    Whisk 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 4 tsp red wine vinegar, 2 tsp honey, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1/4 tsp fine salt, and 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper together in a small bowl.

  2. 2

    Place 6 cups mixed salad greens into a large bowl.

  3. 3

    Top greens with 2 thinly sliced ripe pears, 4 oz crumbled Stilton cheese, and 1/2 cup toasted walnut halves.

  4. 4

    Drizzle dressing over top and toss gently before serving.

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Questions

Is there a substitute for Dijon mustard in Stilton and Pear Salad?

The entry for Stilton and Pear Salad calls for 1 tsp Dijon mustard. In its place: Whole-grain or yellow mustard with a few drops of white wine vinegar. Yellow is milder, so use a little more.

Can I make Stilton and Pear Salad dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (4 oz Stilton cheese, crumbled) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free salad collection instead.

Is Stilton and Pear Salad vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 4 oz Stilton cheese, crumbled and 2 tsp honey. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan salad collection.

Does Stilton and Pear Salad contain tree nuts?

Yes: 1/2 cup walnut halves, toasted. The full allergen list for this entry is dairy and tree nuts. Where the nuts are a garnish or a texture, toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds stand in. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Stilton and Pear Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 380 calories, with 11 g protein, 22 g carbohydrate and 28 g fat, plus 5 g fiber and 520 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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