Pesto Heirloom Tomato, Bacon & Brie Christmas Wreath
with Asparagus & Honey-Lemon Dressing
Deck the halls (and the table) with this delicious Christmas salad wreath! Creamy Brie, sweet heirloom tomatoes, bacon and crisp asparagus are beautifully arranged and finished with fragrant basil pesto and a zesty honey-lemon dressing. It's the easiest, most elegant way to serve festive cheer.
The quantities provided above are averages only.
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts and wheat.
Ingredients
1
Double Cream Brie
(Contains: Milk;)
2
Heirloom Tomato
1 packet
Flaked Almonds
(Contains: Almond; May be present: Brazil nut, Cashew, Hazelnut, Macadamia, Milk, Peanuts, Pecan, Pine nut, Pistachio, Sesame, Soy, Walnut.)
1 packet
Basil Pesto
(Contains: Milk, Cashew;)
1
Asparagus
90 g
Diced Bacon
(May be present: Milk, Soy.)
1
Lemon
2 packet
Spinach & Rocket Mix
Not included in your delivery
1 drizzle
olive oil
1 tbs
honey
Cooking Steps
- Thinly slice heirloom tomatoes lengthways.
- Trim asparagus and cut into thirds.
- Halve lemon.
- Thinly slice brie into strips.
- Add asparagus and a splash of water to a microwave-safe bowl, then cover with a damp paper towel.
- Microwave asparagus on high until just tender, 2-3 minutes.
- Drain asparagus, then return to the bowl and allow to cool slightly.
- While asparagus is steaming, in a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Cook diced bacon, breaking up with a spoon, until golden, 4-6 minutes.
- In a small bowl, squeeze the whole lemon, add the honey and a generous drizzle of olive oil. Stir to combine. Season.
- On a serving plate or platter, place the bowl with the dressing in the centre.
- Carefully arrange the spinach & rocket mix around the bowl so that it resembles a wreath.
- Arrange tomato, asparagus and brie slices on top of the salad. Sprinkle over bacon.
- Dollop over basil pesto and sprinkle over flaked almonds to serve. Enjoy!
