Gourmet Salade with Lardons, Leeks & Radishes

serves 4

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INGREDIENTS :

• 200 g (7 oz) lardons (bacon strips)

• 4 leeks

• 1 shallot

• A few hazelnuts

• 1 handful of pink radishes

• Zest and juice of 1 lemon

• Sesame oil and raspberry vinegar

• Salt, freshly ground pepper

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INSTRUCTIONS :

• Wash and pare the leeks. Steam them 15 to 20 minutes, or until they are tender. Drain. Set aside.

• In a very hot pan, without adding any fat, sauté the lardons for 6 to 8 minutes, or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

• Peel and finely chop the shallot.

• Coarsely crush the hazelnuts and roast them in a very hot pan for 4 to 6 minutes.

• Wash the radishes and cut them into fine rings.

• Cut the leeks lengthwise, in a “tagliatelle” fashion.

• Combine the leeks, lardons and radishes, mix well, and serve with dressing.