Stilton, Pear & Walnut Salad

Crisp leaves, ripe pears, creamy Stilton and toasted walnuts in a honey and mustard dressing.

TIME BREAKDOWN
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 5 min
Total: 20 minutes
Vegetarian
✅
Nuts
✅
Serves
4 people
Difficulty
Very Easy

Ingredients

  • 80g walnut halves
  • 150g mixed salad leaves
  • 2 ripe pears, cored and thinly sliced
  • 150g vegetarian Stilton, crumbled
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp clear honey
  • 1 tsp wholegrain mustard
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method

  1. Toast the walnuts in a dry frying pan over a medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes, shaking often, then leave to cool.

  2. Whisk the olive oil, vinegar, honey and mustard together and season to taste.

  3. Arrange the salad leaves on a large platter or four plates.

  4. Top with the pear slices, crumbled Stilton and toasted walnuts.

  5. Drizzle over the dressing just before serving.