PEAR & STILTON SALAD WITH PORT DRESSING & TOASTED WALNUTS

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Make and share this Pear & Stilton Salad with Port Dressing & Toasted Walnuts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by tgobbi

Categories     Pears

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 1/2 cups port wine
6 cups assorted young greens, torn up
2 pears, peeled,cored,sliced
6 tablespoons crumbled Stilton cheese (or other blue cheese)
2 shallots, sliced (1/4 C)
1 clove garlic
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Toast walnuts in heavy saucepan on med heat.
  • Set aside.
  • Pour port into same pan nuts were toasted in.
  • Boil on med high; simmer to reduce by half its volume.
  • Remove from heat& allow to cool.
  • Distribute 1 1/2 C greens on each of 4 plates.
  • Arrange pear slices over.
  • Sprinkle 1 1/2 T cheese on each.
  • For dressing: Puree reduced port, shallots, garlic, mustard, vinegar to smooth in blender.
  • Pour over salads.
  • Top with nuts.

SR SABIT
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I'm not a big fan of pears, but this salad was surprisingly good. The dressing was especially delicious.


Tony Swafford
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This salad was a great way to use up some leftover pears. It was also very healthy and filling.


Mohsin Romeo
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect. It was easy to transport and everyone loved it.


Marlon Williams
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This salad was a bit too rich for my taste. I think I would have preferred a lighter dressing.


Scott Borders
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I was surprised at how well the pears and Stilton cheese went together. The dressing was also very good. I would definitely recommend this salad.


Aryanna Sinkfield
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This salad was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth the effort. The flavors were amazing and the presentation was beautiful.


Dk Riad
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I love the combination of pears and Stilton cheese in this salad. The port dressing is also very good. I would definitely make this salad again.


Mia T
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This salad was very easy to make and came together quickly. The flavors were well-balanced and the dressing was delicious.


abdulrasheed abdulrahman
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I found this salad to be a bit bland. I think it could have used more seasoning or a more flavorful dressing.


Gloria Yeboah
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This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred a more savory dressing.


Donatus Okechukwu
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dressing is especially good and I often use it on other salads as well.


Nirmala Khadka
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This salad was easy to make and very delicious. The pears and Stilton cheese were a great combination. I would recommend adding a bit of honey to the dressing for a touch of sweetness.


Sk Bokul vai
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I made this salad for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. I will definitely be making this again.


Sujon Sheikh
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This salad was a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors. The pears and Stilton cheese were a perfect match, and the port dressing added a touch of elegance. I would definitely recommend this salad to anyone looking for a special occasion