Name: Watercress and avocado salad with cheese croutons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 rashers rindless bacon, chopped; 2 large pita breads; 1 cup italian grated cheese; 1 bunch watercress, trimmed, washed; 1 bunch radish, washed, trimmed and sliced; 1 avocado, stone removed, peeled, thickly sliced; Honey mustard dressing; 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon wholegrain mustard; 1 tablespoon honey

Watercress and avocado salad with cheese croutons

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Serves 4

Prep

15M

Cook

10M

Total

25M

Ingredients

2 rashers rindless bacon, chopped

2 large pita breads

1 cup italian grated cheese

1 bunch watercress, trimmed, washed

1 bunch radish, washed, trimmed and sliced

1 avocado, stone removed, peeled, thickly sliced

Honey mustard dressing

2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

1 tablespoon wholegrain mustard

1 tablespoon honey

Method

1.Preheat oven to 200°C. Line 2 baking trays with baking paper.

2.Heat a large frying pan on high. Saute bacon for 2-3 minutes, until crisp. Drain on paper towel.

3.Arrange pita bread on prepared baking trays. Sprinkle with half the cheese. Bake for 5-10 minutes, until crisp. Break into small pieces.

4.In a small jug, whisk together all dressing ingredients. Season to taste.

5.In a large bowl, combine watercress, radish, avocado, bacon, remaining cheese and croutons. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently. Serve immediately.

Use any bread you prefer to make croutons. If liked, add some shredded barbecue chicken.
Note

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