Brie, Watercress and Bacon Salad With Spicy Pear Dressing
"Classic combination of cheese and bacon made into a salad with crisp croutons and a spicy sweet dressing."
- Ready In:
- 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 14
- Serves:
-
1-2
ingredients
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For the salad
- 2 slices smoked streaky bacon, chopped
- 1 plain croissant, chopped into cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ounce fresh parsley
- 1 ounce fresh basil
- 1 ounce fresh chervil (optional)
- 3 ounces watercress
- 2 1⁄2 ounces brie cheese, chopped
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For the spicy pear and chili dressing
- 1⁄2 ounce butter
- 1⁄2 pear, cored, chopped
- 1 tablespoon caster sugar
- 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
- 1 pinch chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
directions
- For the salad, heat a frying pan and fry the bacon for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the croissant pieces and a little olive oil and fry until the bacon and croissants are golden-brown and crisp. Remove from the pan and drain on kitchen paper.
- Place the herbs, watercress and Brie into a bowl and mix well.
- For the spicy pear and chilli dressing, melt the butter in a small saucepan, add the chopped pear and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the sugar, vinegar, chilli flakes and olive oil and cook for a further 1-2 minutes.
- To serve, place the herbs, watercress and Brie onto a plate, top with the bacon and croissant croûtons and pour over the dressing.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
English_Rose
United Kingdom
I live in Manchester, UK with my fiance and young son. I work at the local hospital in pediatrics and love my job. I also love cooking!! I have a sweet tooth but try and make healthy family meals, I'm not against some lovely treats now and then though :)
