Cheese With Pickled Pear Salad
Tangy mustard vinaigrette coats crisp pear slices perfectly paired with rich British cheddar and Stilton cheese in this elegant salad. The sweet and savory flavors combine beautifully for a refreshing dish that is perfect for a light lunch or as a starter. Serve with crackers and whole walnuts for a delightful crunch.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2½ tbsp white wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp walnut oil
- 1 tsp yellow mustard seeds
- 1 tbsp tarragon , finely chopped
- 1 spring onion , thinly sliced
- 4 Conference pears , peeled, cored and thinly sliced
- 8 thin wedges British cheddar or similar
- 8 thin wedges Stilton or another British cheese
- biscuits , crackers and whole walnuts, to serve
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the mustard and vinegar. Add the oils, mustard seeds, tarragon, spring onion and salt and pepper. Add the pears to the dressing, toss well, then cover and chill for up to 4 hrs until ready to serve. Place a wedge of each cheese on small serving plates, then divide the pear salad between the plates. Serve with biscuits, crackers and walnuts.
Prep Time
PT10M
Yield
Serves 8
Nutrition
- Calories: 429 calories
- Fat Content: 34 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 20 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 10 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 9 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 2 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 21 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 1.69 milligram of sodium
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