Ingredients

  • 8 slices bacon, chopped
  • 2 None small pears, cored and thinly sliced
  • 4 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 2 tsp mustard
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 None shallot, peeled and finely diced
  • 1/4 lb gorgonzola cheese, broken into small pieces
  • 2/3 lb mixed salad greens
  • None None crusty bread, to serve

Method

  • Heat a frying pan and cook the bacon for 4 mins, turning, until crispy. Remove the bacon from the pan and set aside. Saute the pear slices in the bacon fat for 2 mins, turning. Set aside.
  • To serve, whisk together the vinegar, mustard and honey. Season then gradually whisk in the oil. Add the shallot then toss with the bacon, pears, cheese and salad greens. Serve with the crusty bread.