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Roast pear, fennel & blue cheese salad
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Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Total Time:
35 minutes
Ingredients:
  • 30g (1 1/2 tbsp) butter, melted
  • 16.00 gm brown sugar
  • 2 beurre bosc pears, cored, halved, cut into 1cm wedges
  • 1 small (about 350g) fennel bulb, trimmed, halved lengthways, thinly sliced crossways
  • 31.50 gm fresh lemon juice
  • Salt & freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 bunch watercress, ends trimmed, washed, dried
  • 50g blue cheese (Mainland brand), crumbled
Instructions:
  • Preheat your oven to 220°C. Prepare a baking tray with baking paper. In a bowl, mix butter and sugar, then add pears and fennel, coating them evenly. Spread the mixture on the tray and bake for 20 minutes until golden and tender.
  • Whisk together garlic, lemon juice, and oil until blended in a jug. Season with salt and pepper to taste. In a large bowl, combine watercress, roast pears, and roast fennel. Pour the lemon dressing over the salad and toss to mix well.
  • Plate the dish individually. Top with a generous sprinkle of cheese. Serve promptly.