Griddled Pear & Stilton Salad

Serves 2

Pear and Stilton is always a great flavour combo. Adding the oaty biscuits not only elevates it to the next level, it adds different textures to your palate. This makes a great starter.

1 tbsp olive oil, plus 1 tsp

1 tbsp cider vinegar

1/2 tbsp honey

1/2 tbsp wholegrain mustard

1 ripe pear

2 handfuls of mixed salad leaves

2 spring onions, chopped

50g Stilton cheese

2 sweet and crunchy oat biscuits (I like Hobnobs), crumbled salt and pepper

Make the dressing first. In a bowl, mix together 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, the vinegar, honey and mustard. Add a good pinch each of salt and pepper, mixing well to emulsify. Put to one side.

Now cut the pear in half. Take out the core with a melon baller, then cut each half into three lengthways. Place in a bowl and coat the pears with the remaining 1 teaspoon of oil.

Now heat a griddle pan or frying pan over a medium-high heat until hot. Place the pear slices in the pan and cook for around 5–8 minutes, turning occasionally. They are done when you start to get charring on both sides.

To serve, place a handful of salad leaves onto each plate. Arrange the griddled/fried pears on top and sprinkle with the spring onions. Crumble the Stilton over. Spoon the dressing all over and around. Finish by sprinkling over the crumbled biscuits.