Plum and watercress salad


Griddled or barbecued plums taste fantastic in this vegetarian main course salad.

  • Vegetarian
  • Preparation time:10 minutes
  • Cooking time:10 minutes
  • Total time:20 minutes
Serves: 2


Ingredients
1 half ciabatta, torn into bitesize pieces
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil1 tbsp balsamic vinegar1 tsp honey4 ripe plums, halved and stoned140g bag Waitrose Watercress, Rocket and Spinach Salad125g cherry tomatoes, halved

Method

1.  Preheat the oven to 200°C, gas mark 6.  Toss the ciabatta with 1 tbsp of the oil, season and place on a large baking tray.  Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden.
2. Meanwhile, whisk the remaining oil, vinegar and honey together, pour over the plums and leave to marinade for 5 minutes.
3. Griddle the plums for 2-3 minutes, turning once, reserving the marinade.
4. Mix together the salad, tomatoes and croutons, toss in the reserved dressing and top with the griddled plums.

Variation:

For a non-vegetarian alternative, top the salad with 6 slices (80g pack) proscuitto crudo, torn.

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