Lofaro's Marketplace Recipes
https://www.lofaros.com/Recipes/Detail/7396/Mache_Salad_with_Bing_Cherries_and_Pancetta
Mache Salad with Bing Cherries and Pancetta
A summer salad
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
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Vinaigrette: |
| 1 |
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small shallot, minced
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| 1 1/2 |
Tablespoons |
Balsamic vinegar
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| 3 1/2 |
Tablespoons |
extra virgin olive oil
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| 1 |
Tablespoon |
water
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| 1 |
teaspoon |
(3 sprigs) fresh mint, finely chopped
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Salt
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Freshly ground black pepper
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Salad: |
| 1/4 |
pound |
pancetta, diced (about 1/2- inch thick slice)
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| 6 |
cups |
(3.5 ounce) mache*, rinsed and thoroughly dried
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| 2 |
cups |
(1/2 pound) California Bing cherries, rinsed, pitted and quartered
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| 1 |
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small fennel bulb, thinly sliced or shaved
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| 4 |
ounces |
goat cheese, crumbled
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| 1/3 |
cup |
almonds or hazelnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped (optional)
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Directions:
Vinaigrette:
Mix the shallot and vinegar in a small bowl. Whisk in the oil, then the water. Add the mint; season to taste with salt and pepper.
Salad:
Saute the pancetta in a medium skillet over medium-low heat, stirring on occasion, until crisp, 5 to 8 minutes.
Combine the mache, cherries, fennel, and warm pancetta in a large bowl. Toss with the dressing. Divide between plates and scatter each salad with goat cheese and nuts (if desired).
*If mache is not available, substitute with fresh baby spinach or arugula.
Mache is also known as Lamb's Lettuce and is a delicate and tender lettuce with a tangy, nutty flavor.
Recipe and Photo Courtesy of The California Cherry Advisory Board - www.calcherry.com
Please note that some ingredients and brands may not be available in every store.
Lofaro's Marketplace Recipes
https://www.lofaros.com/Recipes/Detail/7396/Mache_Salad_with_Bing_Cherries_and_Pancetta