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Smokey Bacon, Plum and Watercress Salad

By Steve's Leaves
We love this salad from Steve’s Leaves, which delivers a delicious balance of sweet, salty, and savoury flavours in every bite. Ripe, juicy plums bring vibrant freshness to smoked, nitrate-free bacon and rich cheese,…
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Ingredients

6 total
  • 150g smoked bacon, sliced into pieces
  • 1 bag Steve's Leaves Watercress & Baby Leaves
  • 2 tbsp classic vinaigrette dressing
  • 6 ripe plums, halved and stoned
  • 50g smoked cheddar, grated or shaved
  • Fresh thyme sprigs, to garnish, optional

Method

4 steps
  1. Step 1

    Fry the bacon in a pan over a medium-high heat until crisp.

  2. Step 2

    Meanwhile, toss the watercress and baby leaves in the vinaigrette and arrange in a serving bowl.

  3. Step 3

    Top with the plum halves then shave over the smoked cheddar.

  4. Step 4

    Serve garnished with fresh thyme sprigs, if you like.