Blue Pear Salad
A sophisticated salad featuring juicy ripe pears filled with a creamy Roquefort and cream cheese mixture, enhanced by a hint of paprika. Perfect for elegant gatherings or a refreshing appetizer, this dish balances sweet, savory, and tangy flavors with a touch of indulgence.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Peel and split the pears, then remove the cores.
- Allow the Roquefort cheese and butter to soften to room temperature.
- Mix the softened Roquefort cheese and butter until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the cream with the cream cheese until it reaches a pourable consistency, adding a pinch of salt.
- Fill each pear with the creamy mixture.
- Place the pears on a bed of lettuce and pour the remaining cream mixture over them.
- Lightly sprinkle with paprika.
- Chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
534
kcal
27% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).