Leek and smoked salmon tart with salad recipe
 225g/8oz ready-made shortcrust pastry50g/2oz butter750g/1lb 10½oz trimmed leeks, finely sliced5 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only200ml/7fl oz double cream1 free-range egg1 free-range egg yolksalt and freshly ground black pepper200g/7oz smoked salmon75g/3oz gruyère cheese, grated 225g/8oz ready-made shortcrust pastry 50g/2oz butter 750g/1lb 10½oz trimmed leeks, finely sliced 5 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only 200ml/7fl oz double cream 1 free-range egg 1 free-range egg yolk salt and freshly ground black pepper 200g/7oz smoked salmon 75g/3oz gruyère cheese, grated 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard1 tbsp white wine vinegar3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil2 Little Gem lettuces, leaves trimmedseparated50g/2oz watercress 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard 1 tbsp white wine vinegar 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 Little Gem lettuces, leaves trimmedseparated 50g/2oz watercress Method For the tart, preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6.On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pastry to line a 20cm/8in diameter, 2.5cm/1in deep loose-bottomed tart tin. Line the inside of the tin with the pastry, then cover and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.Remove the tart case from the fridge. Line the pastry tart case with greaseproof paper and fill with baking beans or uncooked rice. Bake blind in the oven for 15 minutes.Remove the baking beans or rice and greaseproof paper and return the tart case to the oven to bake for a further 5-6 minutes, or until it is just cooked and becoming golden-brown.Reduce the oven temperature to 180C/360F/Gas 4.Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large frying pan over a low heat. Add the leeks and fry until just softened. Remove from the heat and leave to cool.Place the cream, egg and egg yolk into a bowl and whisk to combine.Add the egg and cream mixture to the cold leeks and mix together well. Season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper.Pour the leek mixture into the cooked pastry case.Place the smoked salmon over the top of the leek mixture filling, to cover the filling completely.Sprinkle the grated gruyère over the top of the smoked salmon layer. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes, or until the filling is just set and the top is golden-brown.For the salad, whisk the mustard, vinegar and olive oil together in a bowl. Add the Little Gems and watercress and mix well.To serve, place a slice of tart onto each plate and place a portion of salad alongside. For the tart, preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6. For the tart, preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pastry to line a 20cm/8in diameter, 2.5cm/1in deep loose-bottomed tart tin. Line the inside of the tin with the pastry, then cover and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pastry to line a 20cm/8in diameter, 2.5cm/1in deep loose-bottomed tart tin. Line the inside of the tin with the pastry, then cover and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes. Remove the tart case from the fridge. Line the pastry tart case with greaseproof paper and fill with baking beans or uncooked rice. Bake blind in the oven for 15 minutes. Remove the tart case from the fridge. Line the pastry tart case with greaseproof paper and fill with baking beans or uncooked rice. Bake blind in the oven for 15 minutes. Remove the baking beans or rice and greaseproof paper and return the tart case to the oven to bake for a further 5-6 minutes, or until it is just cooked and becoming golden-brown. Remove the baking beans or rice and greaseproof paper and return the tart case to the oven to bake for a further 5-6 minutes, or until it is just cooked and becoming golden-brown. Reduce the oven temperature to 180C/360F/Gas 4. Reduce the oven temperature to 180C/360F/Gas 4. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large frying pan over a low heat. Add the leeks and fry until just softened. Remove from the heat and leave to cool. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large frying pan over a low heat. Add the leeks and fry until just softened. Remove from the heat and leave to cool. Place the cream, egg and egg yolk into a bowl and whisk to combine. Place the cream, egg and egg yolk into a bowl and whisk to combine. Add the egg and cream mixture to the cold leeks and mix together well. Season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Add the egg and cream mixture to the cold leeks and mix together well. Season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Pour the leek mixture into the cooked pastry case. Pour the leek mixture into the cooked pastry case. Place the smoked salmon over the top of the leek mixture filling, to cover the filling completely. Place the smoked salmon over the top of the leek mixture filling, to cover the filling completely. Sprinkle the grated gruyère over the top of the smoked salmon layer. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes, or until the filling is just set and the top is golden-brown. Sprinkle the grated gruyère over the top of the smoked salmon layer. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes, or until the filling is just set and the top is golden-brown. For the salad, whisk the mustard, vinegar and olive oil together in a bowl. Add the Little Gems and watercress and mix well. For the salad, whisk the mustard, vinegar and olive oil together in a bowl. Add the Little Gems and watercress and mix well. To serve, place a slice of tart onto each plate and place a portion of salad alongside. To serve, place a slice of tart onto each plate and place a portion of salad alongside.