Rocket, Pear, Walnut, & Blue Cheese Salad
Crunchy pears provide the best texture for this salad. You could also add some crispy bacon if you like.2 tsp honey, melted (we love Airborne Honey’s manuka and wildflower)
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil (we love Olivado)
1 tbsp DYC white wine vinegar
2 pears
3 cups baby rocket leaves
100g blue cheese (we love Kapiti)
¾ cup walnuts, lighted toasted (we love Alison’s Pantry)
Optional:
1/2 pack free-range streaky bacon (we love Hellers free-range Danish streaky bacon)
We used a Le Creuset non-stick frying pan.
1
Fry off the streaky bacon until crispy & golden in a non-stick fry pan.
2
Mix honey, extra-virgin olive oil and DYC white wine vinegar together in a small bowl.
3
Remove cores from the pears and slice thinly, leaving skin on. Place pears in a bowl and pour over the dressing.
4
Combine rocket leaves, crumbled blue cheese and walnuts on a serving platter.
5
Chop the bacon and add to the salad.
6
Scatter salad with ripe pears, drizzle over extra dressing and serve.
