Pear, Bean And Bacon Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb runner beans, sliced on a bias
1/2 lb green beans, halved
4 1/2 slices bacon
6 tbsp olive oil
1/2 lb chanterelles
2 None red onions, peeled and finely diced
2 tbsp brown sugar
1/2 cup light balsamic vinegar
2 None pears, cored and cut into wedges
6 sprigs fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 oz Parmesan cheese, shaved

Preparation

Cook beans, covered, in boiling salted water for 10 mins. Drain and rinse under cold water. Fry bacon in a pan, remove and coarsely chop.
Meanwhile, heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan and saute chanterelles. Remove from pan and set aside. Heat 4 tbsp oil and sweat onions until translucent. Sprinkle with sugar and caramelize. Add vinegar, bring to a boil and simmer for 2 mins. Season to taste. Toss with pears, beans, chanterelles and parsley and set aside for 1 hour. Garnish with bacon and Parmesan shavings to serve.