Robyn's Pear, Walnut and Stilton Salad

Ingredients

For dressing

• 2 1/2 tablespoons yoghurt plain
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 scallion, white part only, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

For salad

• 2 firm-ripe pears (preferably Bosc)
• 1 head of bib lettuce
• 5 ounces Stilton cheese, crumbled (about 1 cup)
• 1-2 avocados
• Garnish: chopped walnuts

 

 

Preparation

Make dressing:
Chop shallot and add all ingredients. 

Make salad:

Halve and core pears. Cut pears lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices and arrange on bib lettuce in bowl. Add Stilton and drizzle dressing on top. Garnish salad with walnuts! 

First time we tried this recipe was: on November 15, 2013 after a short walk around 'Little Wormwood Scrubs'.