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: 30 mins
• Serves: 1-2

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

Directions

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 croûtons and pour over the dressing.