Charred Baby Gem, watercress and bacon salad
Charred Baby Gem, watercress & bacon salad
Lightly char lettuce leaves with a blowtorch and drizzle with lemon dressing for an unusual side dish that pairs perfectly with fish pie
- Serves 6
- Moderately easy
Nutrition per serving
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Calories 105
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Carbohydrates 2
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Saturated Fat 2
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Sugar 2
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Protein 4
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Fat 9
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Fiber 2
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Salt 0.6
Ingredients
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3 Baby Gem lettuces, quartered
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4 tbsp olive oil
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100g bacon lardons
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2-4 tbsp lemon juice
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100g bag watercress
Method
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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.
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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.