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Pesto Heirloom Tomato, Bacon & Brie Christmas Wreath

Pesto Heirloom Tomato, Bacon & Brie Christmas Wreath

with Asparagus & Honey-Lemon Dressing
Berlinda Le
Berlinda LeUpdated on May 27, 2026
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Calories
438 kcal
Protein
24.7g protein
Preparation Time
20 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Almond
  • Cashew
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Brazil nut
  • Cashew
  • Hazelnut
  • Macadamia
  • Milk
  • Peanuts
  • Pecan
  • Pine nut
  • Pistachio
  • Sesame
  • Soy
  • Walnut

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.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Serving amount

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: Soy, Milk)

1

Lemon

2 packet

Spinach & Rocket Mix

Not included in your delivery

1 drizzle

olive oil

1 tbs

honey

Energy (kJ)1830 kJ
Calories438 kcal
Fat48.1 g
of which saturates18.8 g
Carbohydrate16.6 g
of which sugars13.5 g
Dietary Fibre6.3 g
Protein24.7 g
Sodium877 mg
The average adult daily energy intake is 8700 kJ

Cooking Steps

Prep the veggies
1
  • Thinly slice heirloom tomatoes lengthways.
  • Trim asparagus and cut into thirds.
  • Halve lemon.
  • Thinly slice brie into strips.
Steam the asparagus
2
  • 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.
Make the honey lemon dressing
3
  • 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.
Finish & serve
4
  • 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!

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