Charred Baby Gem, watercress & bacon salad

Per serving

105kcal
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Lightly char lettuce leaves with a blowtorch and drizzle with lemon dressing for an unusual side dish that pairs perfectly with fish pie

Ingredients

4 serv.
  • Baby Gem lettuces3

    quartered

  • olive oil4 tbsp tbsp
  • bacon lardons100g g
  • lemon juice2-4 tbsp tbsp
  • bag watercress100g g

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    Brush the lettuce halves with 1 tbsp of the oil, then place on a baking tray and use a blowtorch to lightly char them all over. Heat the remaining oil in a frying pan, add the bacon lardons and fry until really crispy. Remove using a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper, leaving all the fat in the pan.

  2. 2

    To make the dressing, add the lemon juice to the pan with the bacon fat and stir, taste and season. Toss the lettuce, watercress and lardons together with the dressing in a large bowl, then arrange on a platter.

Source: bbcgoodfood.com
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