Broccoli and pear salad
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Total Time
10 minutes
Background
I’m normally not that keen on savoury salads containing fruits but this broccoli and pear salad goes fantastically with roasted poultry - particularly with duck or goose. So this dish is ideal for special occasions and dinner parties.
Ingredients
- 200g tenderstem broccoli
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 50g walnuts
- 1 large pear
- 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 100g mixed leaves (rocket, radicchio, baby spinach, cress etc)
- 50g feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Steam the broccoli over boiling water or blanch for 2-3 minutes. Drain.
- In the meantime, cut the pear in half, remove the seeds and slice.
- Heat the oil in a saucepan, fry the pear slices and walnuts for 2 or 3 minutes until golden. Add the balsamic vinegar, let it bubble for a few seconds, then turn off the heat.
- Scatter the salad leaves onto a large plate, arrange the broccoli, pears and walnuts on top. Crumble the feta (if used), then pour over the cooking juices.
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Categories
- Meal Type: - Dinner - Lunch - Quick & Easy - Side - Steam
- Cuisines: - EUROPE
- Occasions: - Anniversaries - Christmas - Mothers Day - Sunday Lunch - Valentine's Day
- Ingredients: - Common Fruits - Dairy - Greens & Salads
- Health and Diet: - Dairy Free - Gluten Free
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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