Pear, Bean And Bacon Salad

• 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

1. 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.
2. 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.

runner beans, green beans, bacon, olive oil, chanterelles, red onions, brown sugar, light balsamic vinegar, parsley, parmesan cheese

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