Description

These Pear & Brie Cheese Salad Skewers are a delightful combination of sweet, creamy, and peppery flavors, perfect for a light appetizer or elegant party snack. Featuring juicy pear cubes, creamy brie with rind, fresh baby arugula, and crunchy walnuts drizzled with balsamic glaze, these skewers offer a sophisticated balance of textures and tastes that are simple to assemble and sure to impress.

Ingredients

Scale

Fruits

2 pears, quartered, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Cheese

Approx. 8 ounces (225 grams) brie cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (rind left on)

Greens & Nuts

Approx. 2 cups baby arugula
Approx. 1/4 cup raw walnuts, chopped

Condiments

Balsamic glaze, to drizzle (or balsamic vinegar as an alternative)

Instructions

Prepare Pears: Slice the pears into quarters, remove the seeds and stem, then cut the quarters into roughly 1/2-inch cubes for uniform bite-sized pieces.
Cut the Brie Cheese: Cut the brie into similar-sized 1/2-inch cubes, leaving the rind on to make the skewers easier to handle and less sticky.
Assemble Skewers: Take small 4-inch skewers and thread one piece of pear, then a folded bundle of arugula, followed by a piece of brie cheese (preferably threading through the rind side for stability). Place each completed skewer on a serving platter and repeat the process until all ingredients are used.
Add Walnuts and Drizzle: Gently press chopped walnuts onto the brie pieces so they adhere well. Finally, drizzle the assembled skewers generously with balsamic glaze to enhance the sweet and tangy flavor.

Notes

Leaving the rind on the brie helps prevent the skewers from being overly sticky and adds flavor.
Folding the arugula in half makes it easier to thread and creates a more compact bundle on the skewer.
Balsamic glaze adds a sweeter, thicker finish compared to balsamic vinegar, but either works well.
These skewers are best served fresh to maintain the crispness of the arugula and juicy texture of the pears.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: French-inspired

Keywords: pear brie salad skewers, pear cheese appetizer, brie cheese appetizer, easy no-cook skewers, arugula walnut skewers, balsamic glaze appetizer