Belgian Endive, Blue Cheese and Pear Salad

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 2

A refreshing and flavorful salad recipe with Belgian endive, blue cheese, and pear

Belgian Endive, Blue Cheese and Pear Salad

by The Chefin Salad

Prep

10 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

10 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 pears , cored and thinly sliced
	lemon juice
	3 cups roughly chopped Belgian endive
	1 cup crumbled good quality blue cheese
	red wine and vinegar salad dressing
	freshly grated black pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

160

Sugar

11g

Fat

10g

This Belgian Endive, Blue Cheese, and Pear Salad is a delicious and refreshing way to add more produce to your diet. With its combination of crispy endive, sweet pear, and tangy blue cheese, this salad is sure to impress your taste buds. It's perfect as a light lunch or as a side dish at dinner, and it's easy to customize with your favorite toppings. Plus, with its high fiber and nutrient content, this salad is a great way to support your overall health.

Instructions

1.	In a small bowl, toss the thinly sliced pears with a squeeze of lemon juice to prevent browning.
2.	In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped Belgian endive, crumbled blue cheese, and pear slices.
3.	Drizzle the salad dressing over the top and toss to coat evenly.
4.	Season with freshly grated black pepper to taste.

PROS

This salad is a great way to get in plenty of fresh produce and fiber.

The combination of blue cheese, pear, and endive creates a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors.

It’s easy to customize this salad to your own taste by adjusting the amount of dressing or adding additional toppings.

CONS

Blue cheese can be a strong flavor that not everyone enjoys.

This salad may not be filling enough to serve as a full meal on its own.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Belgian endive is packed with nutrients like vitamin A and K, as well as antioxidants that can help support a healthy immune system.
Pears are a good source of fiber and vitamin C, which can help improve digestion and boost your immune system.
Blue cheese is high in protein and calcium, but it’s also high in fat and sodium, so it’s best eaten in moderation.