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The Best Blue Cheese, Walnut, and Pear Salad
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The Best Blue Cheese, Walnut, and Pear Salad
Salad
Sesame Dressing
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Instructions
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In a small pan over medium heat, melt the butter and then add the walnuts and a small pinch of salt.
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Toast the walnuts in the pan, stirring frequently, until lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes. Remove the walnuts from the pan and place on a paper towel lined plate to cool.
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Place the dressing ingredients, except sesame seeds, into a high-sided container. Blend the ingredients with an immersion blender until emulsified. Taste for seasoning. If needed, add a small pinch of salt. Stir in the sesame seeds at the end.
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Assemble the salad by tossing together the lettuce, blue cheese, cooled walnuts, pears and desired amount of dressing in a large bowl.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Pear Ripeness Perfection 🍐Choose pears that are ripe but still firm - they should yield slightly when gently pressed, ensuring perfect texture and sweetness in the salad.
- Blue Cheese Selection 🧀Select a high-quality, creamy blue cheese like Roquefort or Gorgonzola Dolce for a more nuanced and rich flavor profile that complements the salad's other ingredients.
- Walnut Toasting Technique 🥜Toast walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, constantly stirring, to enhance their nutty flavor and prevent burning.
- Dressing Emulsion Magic 🥄Whisk the dressing ingredients vigorously or use a blender to create a stable emulsion, ensuring the sesame soy dressing is smooth and well-integrated.
- Lettuce Freshness Hack 🥬Wash and thoroughly dry lettuce leaves before assembling the salad to prevent a watery texture and ensure the dressing clings perfectly.
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Vegetarian
Low Carb
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