Royal Riviera® Pear, Smokey Blue Cheese, Watercress Salad with Hazelnuts Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 Harry & David® Royal Riviera® Pears
- ¼ c. smoked blue cheese
- 3 c. watercress (rinsed and dried)
- 1 tbsp. lemon juice
- 2 t. white wine vinegar
- ¼ c. crushed roasted hazelnuts
- 1 tsp. Maldon or Kosher salt
- ⅓ c. extra-virgin olive oil
- fresh ground pepper
- lemon zest (preferable on a Microplane grater)
Instructions:
- Slice the Harry & David Royal Riviera Pears into 1/4 ” slices or chunks. Add the pears to a large bowl and toss the lemon zest and juice over the pears.
- Add the smoked blue cheese in small bits, as well as the watercress and hazelnuts.
- Sprinkle on the white wine vinegar, salt and pepper. Add the olive oil and toss the salad together, gently.
- Pour into a festive bowl and serve!