Beet, Pear & Blue Cheese Stacks with Pecans
Elegant and colorful appetizer featuring roasted beet slices layered with sweet pear, tangy blue cheese, and crunchy pecans, finished with a touch of honey and fresh thyme for a festive presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes (roasting beets)
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Assembly
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium beets, roasted and peeled
- 2 ripe pears, peeled and thinly sliced
- 4 oz blue cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup pecans, toasted
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- Fresh thyme sprigs, for garnish
- Pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
- Slice roasted beets into even 1/4-inch rounds. Pat dry with a paper towel.
- Arrange one beet slice on a plate, top with a layer of pear, then sprinkle with blue cheese.
- Repeat layers to create small stacks, finishing with blue cheese on top.
- Sprinkle toasted pecans over each stack.
- Drizzle lightly with honey if desired.
- Garnish with fresh thyme, and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use a mandoline for perfectly even beet and pear slices.
- For a milder flavor, substitute goat cheese for blue cheese.
- Can be served chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stack
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: beet salad, pear and blue cheese, holiday appetizer, vegetarian starter