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Broccoli and pear salad

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.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Cuisine: EUROPE
Calories: 1234
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g tenderstem broccoli
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 50 g walnuts
  • 1 large pear
  • 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 100 g mixed leaves rocket, radicchio, baby spinach, cress etc
  • 50 g feta cheese optional

Method
 

  1. Steam the broccoli over boiling water or blanch for 2-3 minutes. Drain.
  2. In the meantime, cut the pear in half, remove the seeds and slice.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.