For a slightly alternative festive lunch try the following >
Christmas Salad with Stilton and Pomegranate
Ingredients >
2 oranges
2 blood oranges
1 pomegranate
85g rocket leaves
3 chicory heads, red and white, leaves separated
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
200g Stilton, sliced
75g walnut halves, toasted
50g pumpkin seeds, toasted
Procedure >
Cut the ends off each orange and blood orange to expose the [...]
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