For the dressing, whisk all the ingredients together well.
Grate the carrots on the hash browns in a bowl and mix immediately with the dressing together with the pear cubes. Fold in the cheese cubes. Let the salad stand for about 10-15 minutes. Before serving, mix in the chives and sprinkle with the flaked almonds.
Instead of Gruyère cheese, you can also use another cheese. For example, I also like a Vacherin Fribourgeois.