this salad has simple yet sophisticated ingredients that are really so effortless to pull together.
we had this on a Friday night after a long week at work. we wanted something light yet decadent, and we didn’t want to spend too much time in the kitchen; relaxation, wine and chats were needed, and this dish pairs perfectly.
Ingredients:
- Bunch of watercress; washed & trimmed
- Prosciutto; roughly torn
- Camembert; the best quality you can afford
- Fresh figs; washed, dried, halved and grilled for a couple minutes each side (2 per person)
- pistachio nuts; shelled and dry toasted in a dry pan (handful for two)
All these ingredients don’t really have measurements; just add to taste or increase/decrease according to numbers of people eating.
No dressing is needed because the figs caramelise on the outside and stay juicy on the inside which lends a lovely liquid to the salad.
Method:
Assemble in pretty layers of ingredients, the smaller more delicate ingredients towards the top. Serve with or without a glass of crisp, slightly sweet rosé or a mature Blanc de Blanc champagne.