Pear, Walnut and Blue Cheese Salad
with Bacon and Balsamic Dressing | Perfect for sharing
Calories
:
256 kcalProtein
:
10.8g proteinTotal
:
10 minutesDifficulty
:
Easy Allergens:
- Nuts
- Milk
- Sulphites
- Peanut
- May contain traces of allergens
- Sesame
- Nuts
Not your average salad! Crispy bacon, warm sliced pear and tangy blue cheese combine with pea shoots and a balsamic dressing to make an ideal side or starter.
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Ingredients
serving amount
60
British Smoked Bacon Lardons
1
Pear
40
Pea Shoots
20
Walnuts
(Contains: Nuts May contain traces of: Peanut, Sesame, Nuts)
30
Crumbled Blue Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
12
Balsamic Glaze
(Contains: Sulphites)
Utensils
•Chopping Board
•Grill Pan
•Knife
•Small Bowl
•Large Bowl
Instructions
1
a) Heat a drizzle of oil in a medium frying pan on medium-high heat.
b) Once hot, add the bacon lardons. Stir-fry until starting to go golden, 2-3 mins. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw meat. Cook lardons thoroughly.
c) Meanwhile, quarter the pear lengthways (no need to peel). Remove the core and thinly slice lengthways into long slices.
b) Once hot, add the bacon lardons. Stir-fry until starting to go golden, 2-3 mins. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw meat. Cook lardons thoroughly.
c) Meanwhile, quarter the pear lengthways (no need to peel). Remove the core and thinly slice lengthways into long slices.
2
a) Once the bacon is browned, add the pear slices to the pan and fry with the bacon until the pear has softened, 2-3 mins.
b) Transfer the pear, bacon and all the liquid from the pan to a small bowl and leave to cool for a few mins.
c) Meanwhile, roughly chop the walnuts.
b) Transfer the pear, bacon and all the liquid from the pan to a small bowl and leave to cool for a few mins.
c) Meanwhile, roughly chop the walnuts.
3
a) Put your pea shoots into a serving bowl and spoon the pear, bacon and juices on top.
b) Finish with a sprinkling of walnuts and blue cheese.
c) Drizzle over the balsamic glaze. Enjoy!
b) Finish with a sprinkling of walnuts and blue cheese.
c) Drizzle over the balsamic glaze. Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Customers loved the combination of pear, blue cheese, and bacon, praising the balance of flavours and textures.
- Ease of prep: Many found this salad quick and easy to prepare, with some feeling like professional chefs.
- Suggestions: Consider adding extra rocket or serving with crusty bread or sautéed potatoes for a more substantial meal.
- Next-day meals: Some noted the salad is best enjoyed fresh, as it doesn't keep well for the following day.
- Versatility: The salad works well as a side dish, light lunch, or starter; pairs nicely with quiche and coleslaw.
