BRIE, WATERCRESS AND BACON SALAD WITH SPICY PEAR DRESSING

Brie, Watercress and Bacon Salad With Spicy Pear Dressing image

Provided by English_Rose

Time 30m

Yield 1-2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

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
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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1060.1, Fat 81.9, SaturatedFat 32.9, Cholesterol 157.1, Sodium 1377, Carbohydrate 56.4, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 28, Protein 29.4

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