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Roasted Pear, Stilton and Walnut Salad

Want a really simple Christmas starter that takes virtually no effort and doesn’t fill you up too much before the main event? Why not try this delicious Roasted Pear, Stilton and Walnut Salad?

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 484 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: British

Ingredients

  • 4 pears
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons honey plus extra for drizzling
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon wholegrain mustard
  • 100 g walnuts
  • 100 g Stilton
  • 100 g Watercress

Instructions

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  1. Preheat your oven to 220C / 200C fan / gas mark 7 / 425F.
  2. Cut the pears into eighths lengthways and remove the pips and core.
  3. Place on a non-stick baking tray and roast for 15 mins.
  4. Meanwhile make the dressing: mix 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar, salt and pepper, 2 tablespoons of honey, 3 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of wholegrain mustard in a jam jar.
  5. After 15 minutes, remove the pears from the oven, add the walnuts and a drizzle of honey over everything and roast for a further 5 minutes.
  6. Meanwhile divide the watercress between 4 plates, crumble the stilton and divide between the plates.
  7. Remove the pears and walnuts from the oven and divide between the 4 plates.
  8. Drizzle with the dressing and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Not suitable for freezing.
  • Nutrition information is approximate and meant as a guideline only.

Nutrition Information

Calories 484kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 34g (52%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 19mg (6%) Sodium 405mg (17%) Potassium 463mg (13%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 27g (54%) Vitamin A 1033IU (21%) Vitamin C 19mg (21%) Calcium 203mg (20%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 484

% Daily Value*

Calories 484kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 34g 52%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 19mg 6%
Sodium 405mg 17%
Potassium 463mg 10%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 27g 54%
Vitamin A 1033IU 21%
Vitamin C 19mg 21%
Calcium 203mg 20%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.