Plum and Walnut Salad with Croutons

A fresh herb salad with toasted walnuts and plums, topped with warm, cheesy blue cheese ciabatta croutons.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1185.4 kcals 1185.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 36.4 grams 36.4 grams
Fat 108.5 grams 108.5 grams
Protein 18.2 grams 18.2 grams
Cook Time
10 mins
Produces
1 person
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Dairy
15
g
55
g
Blue Cheese
crumbled or sprinkled
Fruits
1
piece
Plum
stone removed and chopped
GrainsCereals
4
piece
Ciabatta
2.5cm chunks
NutsSeeds
25
g
2
handfuls
Basil
mixed fresh herbs
2
handfuls
Mint
mixed fresh herbs
2
handfuls
Flat leaf Parsley
mixed fresh herbs
2
handfuls
Chervil
mixed fresh herbs
OilsFats
1
tbsp
Olive Oil
for frying walnuts
50
ml
Olive Oil
for dressing

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 220°C.
  • Heat olive oil in a small frying pan and fry walnuts until golden brown.
  • Mix toasted walnuts with herbs and chopped plum in a bowl.
  • Melt butter in an ovenproof frying pan and coat ciabatta pieces.
  • Sprinkle cheese over ciabatta and bake for three minutes until melted.
  • Whisk mustard, vinegar, and olive oil together in a bowl.
  • Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
  • Scatter warm croutons over the salad to serve.