Mixed pea, bacon & pine nut salad

Cooking Salads Mixed pea, bacon & pine nut salad

This gourmet salad is a delicious combination of peas, bacon and pine nuts.

  1. Cook all the peas in a large pan of boiling salted water for 2 minutes until just tender and bright green. Drain and refresh in cold water, then transfer to a serving bowl.
  2. Heat a little extra oil in a non-stick frypan over medium-high heat. Add bacon and cook for 3-4 minutes until starting to crisp. Add the pine nuts and cook, stirring, for a further 2-3 minutes until both are golden. Drain on paper towel, then add to peas.
  3. For dressing, whisk the 100ml oil with balsamic and tarragon in a bowl. When ready to serve, add dressing and leaves to pea mixture. Toss well to combine.

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