Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Pear Salad with Blue Cheese and Rocket
Pear Salad with Blue Cheese and Rocket brings together pears, walnuts, and arugula. Take a look at the chopping, slicing or shaving step before bringing the parts together. The quick notes will help you get the small jobs lined up before you start.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 10 listed
Make it part of your week
Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Sides
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less
- Dietary characteristics
- Vegetarian
- Dish type
- Salads
A few quick notes
1. Match the preparation in the method
Take a look at the chopping, slicing or shaving step before bringing the parts together. Use the preparation described there so the food goes into the next stage in the form the recipe expects.
2. Have the jar ready for mixing
Use the jar-shaking step to bring the ingredients together before serving. Check the mixture as the recipe directs, then add or use it at the stated step.
Get to know the ingredients
Pears
Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: Pears: Halve then scoop out core.
Walnuts
Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: Walnuts: Spread on tray and toast in a 180°C/350°F oven for 8 minutes or until they smell nutty.
Arugula
Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: Dressing: Shake Dressing in a jar.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
How to make it
0 of 5 steps completeMake room for Pear Salad with Blue Cheese and Rocket
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Keep the last little job in mind
The recipe finishes with this step: Drizzle with remaining Dressing just before serving. Set out what you need for that finish before the cooking gets busy.
A few questions you might have
What should I get ready before starting?
Set out the oven. Read the first preparation step before you get going: Dressing: Shake Dressing in a jar.
Which little step is worth remembering?
Take a look at the chopping, slicing or shaving step before bringing the parts together. Use the preparation described there so the food goes into the next stage in the form the recipe expects.
What happens at the end?
Keep this part of the method in view: Drizzle with remaining Dressing just before serving.
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 4. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: RecipeTin Eats. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.
