A beautiful recipe inspired by a recent holiday to Crete (staying in the village of Almyrida), where we experienced the most amazing mediterranean flavours … this classic Cretan salad is a winner and a must try.

I am thrilled to share this amazing flavour combination with all those salad lovers out there, the secret is the addition of beautifully creamy roquefort (blue cheese) and a basil dressing.

 

'Almyrida' Pear and Blue Cheese Salad

'Almyrida' Pear and Roquefort (Blue Cheese) Salad

Absolutely delicious served with any protein, particularly good with grilled lamb or prawns.
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Prep Time 15 minutes

Ingredients
  

Salad

  • Mixed Lettuce leaves
  • 1 medium Pear, thinly sliced or julienned
  • ¼ cup Dried Figs, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup Dried Cranberries
  • ¼ cup Walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped
  • 200 g Roquefort (Blue cheese), chopped 
  • ½ cup Basil Dressing

Basil Dressing

  • 1 bunch Basil
  • ⅔ cup Olive oil 
  • 2 tsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tsp Manuka Honey
  • ⅓ cup Water

Instructions
 

Salad

  • Place leaves in a large salad bowl
  • Add dried fruit, nuts, pear and cheese
  • Drizzle with dressing and gently toss

Basil Dressing

  • Place all ingredients in a blender and blitz until well combined.