Name: Pear & Blue Cheese Crostini
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 24 crostini
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tbsp sherry vinegar; 1 tbsp honey; Kosher salt & black pepper; 1.5 teaspoons avocado oil; 24 crostini; 2 cups mixed greens; 2 Bartlett pears; 5.5 ounces blue cheese; 2 tablespoons walnuts

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Pear & Blue Cheese Crostini

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Ingredients

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Pear & Blue Cheese Crostini

Honey Vinaigrette

1 tbsp sherry vinegar

1 tbsp honey

Kosher salt & black pepperto taste

1 ½ teaspoons avocado oil

Instructions

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Honey Vinaigrette

Add the sherry vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper to a small bowl and whisk until smooth. Then, while whisking constantly, drizzle in the olive oil or avocado oil until the dressing is smooth. Set aside.

Pear Blue Cheese Crostini

Place a small handful of mixed greens on top of each crostini. Lay 2-3 thin slices of pears on top. Sprinkle the blue cheese and walnuts over the crostini. Drizzle with the vinaigrette and serve immediately. Enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Slice Pears at the Last Moment 🍐
Cut your Bartlett pears immediately before assembling to prevent oxidation and browning, keeping them visually stunning and maintaining their delicate texture.
Toast Walnuts for Depth 🌰
Lightly toast your walnuts in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes before crumbling to unlock rich, nutty flavors that elevate the entire crostini.
Emulsify Your Vinaigrette Properly 🍯
Whisk honey and sherry vinegar together first, then slowly drizzle in avocado oil while whisking constantly to create a stable, creamy dressing that clings beautifully to the greens.
Crisp Your Crostini Just Before Service ✨
Toast or refresh your crostini moments before assembly to ensure they stay crispy and don't absorb moisture from the toppings, maintaining that essential textural contrast.
Crumble Blue Cheese Unevenly 🧀
Use a combination of crumbles and small chunks of blue cheese rather than uniform pieces for varied texture and better flavor distribution in each bite.