Pear And Herbed Cheese Salad With Saffron Honey Drizzle

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Pear And Herbed Cheese Salad With Saffron Honey Drizzle 1767793817.4939544

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Pear And Herbed Cheese Salad With Saffron Honey Drizzle 1767793817.4939544

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  • Author: Rachel Thompson
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian
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Description

This Pear and Herbed Cheese Salad with Saffron-Honey Drizzle is a delightful combination of sweet, savory, and aromatic flavors, perfect as a light lunch or elegant starter. It features ripe pears, tangy herbed cheese, and a luxurious saffron-honey drizzle.

Ingredients

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  • 225g (8oz) Bartlett pears, sliced
  • 100g (3.5oz) herbed cheese, crumbled
  • 50g (1.8oz) walnut halves, toasted
  • 30ml (2 tbsp) extra-virgin olive oil
  • 15ml (1 tbsp) lemon juice
  • 10ml (2 tsp) honey
  • 0.5 tsp saffron threads, steeped in 15ml (1 tbsp) warm water
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Mint leaves, torn
  • Optional: edible flower petals

Instructions

  1. Steep Saffron: Steep saffron threads in warm water for 5 minutes.
  2. Make Dressing: Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, honey, mustard, saffron infusion, salt, and pepper.
  3. Toast Walnuts: Toast walnuts in a dry skillet until fragrant (3-4 minutes).
  4. Arrange Pears: Arrange pear slices on a serving plate.
  5. Add Cheese: Sprinkle crumbled cheese over pears.
  6. Drizzle Dressing: Drizzle dressing evenly over salad.
  7. Garnish & Serve: Garnish with walnuts and mint; serve immediately.

Notes

For best flavor, use ripe but firm pears and freshly toasted walnuts. The saffron steeping process is crucial for optimal flavor and color.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Sugar: 15 g
  • Sodium: 150 mg
  • Fat: 25 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 25 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 10 g
  • Cholesterol: 20 mg

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