Watercress and Pear Salad with Stilton Crumbles and Sherry Vinaigrette

A refreshing and flavorful salad with peppery watercress, sweet pear, tangy Stilton cheese, and a bright sherry vinaigrette. Perfect as a starter or light lunch.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

15 minutes

Calories

395

Level

Easy

Yields

4 servings

Cost

£1.26

Season:

☀️ Summer•🍂 Autumn

Meal Type:

Lunch•Dessert•Salad•Appetiser

Cuisine:

British

Dietary:

Gluten-Free

Mood:

Comfort Food•Healthy

Ingredients

Servings

4ozWatercress(washed and trimmed)

£1.20

2mediumRipe Pears(cored and thinly sliced)

£0.80

4ozStilton Cheese(crumbled)

£2.50

3tablespoonsSherry Vinegar

£0.15

6tablespoonsExtra Virgin Olive Oil

£0.30

1teaspoonDijon Mustard

£0.05

1teaspoonHoney(or maple syrup)

£0.05

0.3teaspoonSalt(or to taste)

0.3teaspoonBlack Pepper(freshly ground, or to taste)

Total Cost

£5.05

£1.26 per serving

The Method

1
In a small bowl, whisk together the sherry vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
2
In a large bowl, combine the watercress and sliced pears.
3
Drizzle the sherry vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat.
4
Divide the salad among four plates.
5
Sprinkle the crumbled Stilton cheese over each salad.
6
Serve immediately.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (128g)

395 kcal / 1653 kJ

Carbs

18g

7% of RDA

Fat

33g

47% of RDA

Protein

16% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

3 g

10% of RDA

Sugar

12 g

13% of RDA

Sodium

400 mg

17% of RDA

Saturated Fat

11 g

55% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a slightly sweeter salad, use a sweeter pear variety like Bartlett or Anjou.

Add toasted walnuts or pecans for extra crunch and flavor.

Prepare the vinaigrette ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature before using.

This salad pairs wonderfully with baked brie, grilled chicken, or roasted pork.

Cooking Equipment

Whisk

Large Bowl

Small Bowl

Wine Pairings

No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.

Complete the Meal

Main Course

Baked Brie with Honey and Walnuts (Gluten-Free)

A warm and gooey baked brie appetizer, perfect for entertaining. This recipe is naturally gluten-free and easily customizable with different toppings.

25 minutes

6 servings

Easy

"Pairs perfectly with this starter"

Dessert

Sticky Toffee Pudding with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

A classic British dessert featuring a moist date cake soaked in a rich toffee sauce, served warm with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream. Perfectly complements baked brie.

45 minutes

4 servings

Easy

"Sticky toffee pudding provides a classic British indulgence that perfectly complements the baked brie. The warm, moist cake and rich toffee sauce echo the warming and comforting nature of the brie, while the cool vanilla ice cream provides a refreshing counterpoint to the overall richness and unifies the sweet elements across both courses."

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Chef's Tips

For a slightly sweeter salad, use a sweeter pear variety like Bartlett or Anjou.

Add toasted walnuts or pecans for extra crunch and flavor.

Prepare the vinaigrette ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature before using.

This salad pairs wonderfully with baked brie, grilled chicken, or roasted pork.

Watercress and Pear Salad with Stilton Crumbles and Sherry Vinaigrette

Ingredients

The Method