Charred Baby Gem, watercress & bacon salad

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Lightly char lettuce leaves with a blowtorch and drizzle with lemon dressing for an unusual side dish that pairs perfectly with fish pie

Prep:10 mins
Cook:8 mins

Serves 6
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Nutrition per serving

kcal 105
fat 9g
saturates 2g
carbs 2g
sugars 2g
fibre 2g
protein 4g
salt 0.6g

Ingredients

3 Baby Gem lettuces, quartered
4 tbsp olive oil
100g bacon lardons
2-4 tbsp lemon juice
100g bag watercress

Method

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.
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.