The combination of soft leaves and crisp pear with buttery broad beans and Parmesan makes a delicious salad. Use shaved fennel or a crisp apple if pears aren’t at their best.
Serves: 6
INGREDIENTS
300 grams frozen broad beans
2 large handfuls rocket
1 ripe but firm pear
Parmesan for shaving
1 handful baby salad leaves
Dressing
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
6 each large mint and basil leaves, roughly chopped
1-2 teaspoons honey
sea salt and freshly ground pepper
METHOD
Blanch the broad beans in a saucepan of boiling water for 3-4 minutes. Drain and cool under cold running water. Drain again and peel off the skins.
Dressing: Place all the ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. Season.
To serve: Place the broad beans and rocket in a bowl and toss with just enough dressing to coat lightly. Thinly slice the pear and add to the salad. Transfer to a serving platter and shave over the Parmesan cheese. Scatter over the baby leaves and drizzle with a little more dressing and a grind of pepper.
Pantry note: Punnets of baby salad leaves are available at supermarkets and good fruit shops.
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