SPINACH, PEAR AND PANCETTA SALAD
Steps:
- Sauté pancetta in nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 6 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Pour drippings in skillet into bowl. Add shallots, vinegar, mustard and thyme; whisk to blend. Add oil; whisk to blend. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before continuing.)
- Combine spinach, pears, red onion and pancetta in large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Surround salad with radicchio leaves and serve.
PEAR, BLUE CHEESE, WALNUT AND BACON SALAD
A fresh change of taste. The amount of servings depends on the additions and naturally, whether it's served as a side or main meal.
Provided by gailanng
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 23m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Whisk together all vinaigrette ingredients until well blended; set aside.
- In a small frying pan set on a medium heat, melt the butter, stir in the maple syrup or honey and then stir in the walnuts. Continue to heat the walnuts, stirring continuously, for approximately 2-3 minutes or until they are fragrant, caramelized and lightly browned. Remove from the heat; set aside.
- Place the greens in a large salad bowl or, if individual servings are preferred, distribute them equally among 6 salad plates. Sprinkle over the pears, blue cheese and walnuts. Place over chicken then drizzle with dressing and toss.
- Note: I find having the chicken warmed is superior to cold chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.6, Fat 29.1, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 16.9, Sodium 312.9, Carbohydrate 19.3, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 11, Protein 8.7
PEAR, DATE & WALNUT SALAD WITH CREAMY STILTON DRESSING
Gary Rhodes' perfect starter for a Boxing day lunch, made with lots of leftovers from the day before
Provided by Gary Rhodes
Categories Lunch, Starter
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut the pear quarters into thin slices and toss in a bowl with the lime juice to help protect their natural colour. Blend the crème fraîche with half the stilton, ginger syrup to taste, and enough water (3-4 tbsp) to give a smooth, thick coating consistency. (Don't add too much water or it may separate.)
- Scatter the pear slices over six serving plates and follow with the walnuts, dates and remaining cheese. Can be prepared to this stage up to an hour ahead.
- Drizzle each salad with a little of the dressing and some walnut oil. Season with a grinding of pepper - you shouldn't need salt, as the cheese is salty. Mix the salad leaves and watercress very lightly with just a bit more dressing - some leaves should be touched by the dressing, some untouched. Gently pile the leaves on top of each salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 574 calories, Fat 41 grams fat, SaturatedFat 17 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 36 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 17 grams protein, Sodium 1.05 milligram of sodium
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