Delicious Dolcelatte and Pear Salad

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 14
Delicious Dolcelatte and Pear Salad
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Prep

15 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 slice white bread
4 tablespoons walnut oil
25 g pecan nuts
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon clear honey
1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
salt and black pepper
2 pears
1 tablespoon lemon juice
180 g mixed lettuce leaves
4 stalks celery , sliced
250 g dolcelatte , cheese , cubed

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
566
Sugar
13g
Fat
48g
This Delicious Dolcelatte and Pear Salad is a classic combination of sweet pears, salty cheese and crunchy nuts, all brought together with a tangy mustard dressing. The addition of mixed lettuce and celery adds some extra green goodness and texture, making it a wholesome and satisfying meal. Whether you're looking for a healthy lunch or a light dinner idea, this salad is a perfect choice. It's easy to make and can be ready in no time, making it an ideal option for those busy weekdays.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 180 C / Gas 4. Spread the slice of bread out on a baking sheet, drizzle over 1 tablespoon of walnut oil and bake in the preheated oven for 5 to 7 minutes until golden.
2.Allow to cool and then tear into bite-size pieces and set aside.
3.Place the pecan nuts on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 6 to 8 minutes until golden. Set aside to cool.
4.In a jug, whisk together the remaining 3 tablespoons of walnut oil, balsamic vinegar, honey and mustard. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
5.Cut each pear into eight, remove the core and toss in the lemon juice to prevent browning.
6.In a large bowl, mix the lettuce leaves with the sliced celery and drizzle with the dressing. Toss well to coat.
7.Divide the salad between four plates and scatter over the croutons, walnuts and cubes of dolcelatte cheese.

PROS

This salad is a perfect light yet substantial meal with a great mix of textures and flavors.

The combination of pear, nuts and dolcelatte cheese is a match made in heaven.

The dressing is a great balance of sweet and tangy.

CONS

This salad may not be filling enough for some as a main meal.

The dolcelatte cheese may not be everyone’s favorite cheese as it has quite a strong flavor.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This salad is a great source of fiber, vitamins and minerals from the mixed lettuce, pears, celery and nuts.
The walnuts and pecans in this salad are high in heart-healthy unsaturated fats and are great for brain health.
The dolcelatte is lower in fat and calories compared to other blue cheeses and is a good source of calcium.

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