Brie, Watercress And Bacon Salad With Spicy Pear Dr

Name: Brie, Watercress And Bacon Salad With Spicy Pear Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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; 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

Servings: persons

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
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

1
For the salad, heat a frying pan and fry the bacon for 2-3 minutes.
2
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.
3
Place the herbs, watercress and Brie into a bowl and mix well.
4
For the spicy pear and chilli dressing, melt the butter in a small saucepan, add the chopped pear and cook for 2-3 minutes.
5
Add the sugar, vinegar, chilli flakes and olive oil and cook for a further 1-2 minutes.
6
To serve, place the herbs, watercress and Brie onto a plate, top with the bacon and croissant croutons and pour over the dressing.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the salad, 2 slices smoked streaky bacon, chopped, 1 plain croissant, chopped into cubes, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Brie, Watercress And Bacon Salad With Spicy Pear Dressing falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Brie, Watercress And Bacon Salad With Spicy Pear Dressing

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Variations & substitutions

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