Pear & Brie Cheese Salad Skewers Recipe
These Pear & Brie Cheese Salad Skewers offer a delightful combination of sweet, creamy, and peppery flavors perfect for a light appetizer or party snack. Juicy pear cubes, creamy brie cheese, and fresh baby arugula are threaded on skewers, finished with crunchy walnuts and a drizzle of tangy balsamic glaze for an irresistible bite-sized treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Approx. 12 skewers
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Salad Skewers
- 2 pears, quartered and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- Approx. 8 ounces brie cheese (~225 grams), cut into 1/2-inch cubes (with rind)
- Approx. 2 cups baby arugula
- Approx. 1/4 cup raw walnuts, chopped
- Balsamic glaze, for drizzling (or substitute balsamic vinegar)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pears: Slice the pears into quarters and carefully remove the seeds and stem. Cut each quarter into roughly 1/2-inch cubes, ensuring even-sized pieces for easy skewering.
- Cut the Brie Cheese: Slice the brie cheese into 1/2-inch cubes, leaving the rind on to help reduce stickiness when handling the skewers and to add texture and flavor.
- Assemble the Skewers: Take a small 4-inch skewer and thread on one piece of pear, followed by a folded small bundle of arugula (fold arugula in half to make a compact bite), then a piece of brie cheese, ideally skewer through the rind part for better hold. Place the finished skewer on a serving platter.
- Repeat the Process: Continue threading skewers with pear, arugula, and brie until all the pear cubes and cheese are used up, arranging them neatly on the platter.
- Add Walnuts and Finish: Gently press chopped walnuts onto the brie cheese on each skewer so they stick nicely. Finally, drizzle balsamic glaze generously over all skewers for a tangy, sweet finishing touch.
- Serve and Enjoy: Present the skewers immediately or chill briefly before serving for a fresh and flavorful appetizer that’s easy to share.
Notes
- Leaving the rind on the brie cheese helps reduce stickiness and adds a nice texture contrast.
- Folding the arugula makes it easier to skewer and bite-sized.
- If you don’t have balsamic glaze, a good quality balsamic vinegar can be used as a substitute.
- Store any leftover skewers wrapped tightly in the refrigerator and consume within one day for best freshness.
- These skewers are best served fresh as the pears can oxidize and brie can soften over time.
