Strawberry And Stilton Salad Recipes

STRAWBERRY BLUE CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• Place the pecans in a skillet over medium heat. Tossing frequently, toast until lightly browned.
• In a bowl, whisk together the raspberry vinegar, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil.
• In a large bowl, mix the toasted pecans, greens, strawberries, blue cheese, and red onion. Toss with the vinegar and olive oil dressing mixture to serve.

STRAWBERRY SALAD

Steps:

• Add the halved strawberries, vinegar, mustard, olive oil and salt to a blender. Puree on high for 30 seconds.
• Add the arugula to a large bowl. Sprinkle with the almonds, sliced strawberries and Gorgonzola. Drizzle with half the dressing. Using 2 wooden spoons, toss to coat. Serve with additional dressing on the side if desired.

POACHED SUMMER PEACHES WITH STILTON STRAWBERRY SALAD

Steps:

• Begin by poaching the peaches. Bring the Beaume de Venise, sugar, and water to a boil. Add the peaches to the hot liquid. Cover the pot with parchment paper and bring to a rolling boil. Remove pot from heat and let the peaches sit in the hot liquid until it cools down. Peel skins off and set aside. Dice the strawberries and place them in a bowl. Toast the walnuts and chop into small pieces and add them to the strawberries. Crumble the Stilton and mix with the strawberries. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Carefully place a phyllo sheet on a flat surface and lightly brush with the melted butter. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Place another sheet of dough on top of the other and repeat process 5 times. Cut the pastry in a long, 1-inch width triangle, place it on a silpat or a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle crumbled Stilton. Allow to cool on a wire rack. To serve, slice the peaches in half and remove the pit. Place peaches in center of 4 plates, scoop strawberry salad and place on top of peaches. Drizzle the Balsamic Reduction, add a few Candied Walnuts around plate, and top with Stilton crisps.
• Preheat oven to 275 degrees F. To candy the walnuts, combine the honey with the walnuts, spread over a baking sheet, and bake for 20 minutes. Balsamic reduction: 3 cups balsamic vinegar Place the Balsamic vinegar in a small sauce pan, bring to a boil, and allow the vinegar to reduce to 3/4 of a cup. Remove from the heat and set aside.
• Place the Balsamic vinegar in a small sauce pan, bring to a boil, and allow the vinegar to reduce to 3/4 of a cup. Remove from the heat and set aside.

STRAWBERRY AND STILTON SALAD

Steps:

• Combine first 4 ingredients in a medium bowl; toss well to coat.
• Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.
• Strain mixture through a sieve into a jar, reserving liquid.
• Set strawberries aside.
• Add oil and water to jar.
• Cover tightly, and shake vigorously.
• Arrange 1 cup greens on each of 4 salad plates.
• Top with 1/2 cup berries, 2 teaspoons dressing, and 1 tablespoon cheese.
• Serve with French bread.

KALE-STRAWBERRY SALAD

Steps:

• Toss one 5-ounce package baby kale, 2 cups quartered strawberries, 1 sliced endive and 1/4 cup salted roasted sunflower seeds in a large bowl. Blend 1/4 cup buttermilk, 3 tablespoons each sour cream, mayonnaise and chopped chives, 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar and a pinch each of salt and pepper in a blender. Toss with the salad.

WARM STILTON SALAD

Steps:

• Use kitchen scissors or a sharp knife to snip the bacon crossways into fat matchsticks. Heat a small, dry frying pan on a medium heat and add the bacon. Cook for about 10 mins, until the fat has run and the bacon is crisp.
• To make the dressing, reduce the heat in the pan to low and stir in 1 tbsp water, then the vinegar, honey and mustard. Stir well, scraping up any residue on the base of the pan. Stir in the oil, taste and season.
• Meanwhile, heat a ridged griddle pan or grill and cook the pears for about 5 mins on each side, until browned. Place in a bowl and mix with the cubes of cheese (this melts the cheese a little, making it nice and squidgy). Tip the spinach into a serving bowl, and scatter the cheese and pear mixture over. Top with the warm bacon dressing and serve immediately.

STRAWBERRY SALAD WITH CHOCOLATE BALSAMIC DRESSING

Steps:

• Divide the rocket between the plates. Slice the cucumber lengthways, seed and slice into halfmoons. Arrange the Stilton, cucumber and strawberries on the rocket. Drizzle dressing on top.
• To make the dressing: Place balsamic vinegar in a saucepan, add caster sugar and dissolve over a gentle heat. Remove from heat and stir in 2 squares of chocolate. Leave to cool at room temperature. Do not refrigerate or dressing will solidify.

STRAWBERRY-PRETZEL SALAD

Steps:

• Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in strawberries; refrigerate until partially set, about 1 hour 45 minutes.
• Heat oven to 350° F. In medium bowl, mix Crust ingredients. Press into ungreased 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Bake 10 minutes. Cool on cooling rack.
• In medium bowl, beat Filling ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Spread over cooled crust. Cover and refrigerate until cool and gelatin topping in bowl is partially set.
• Carefully spoon gelatin topping over filling. Refrigerate 4 to 6 hours or until firm. To serve, cut into 4 rows by 3 rows.