Pancetta and Cherry Salad With Port Wine Dressing

Submitted by januarybride

"This recipe came from Trader Joes and it is wonderful! Crunchy, sweet, tart and salty. Perfection."

 

• Ready In: 11mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 56.69 g pancetta (diced)
• 14.79 ml minced shallot
• 946.36-1419.54 ml mixed greens (1 bag)
• 118.29 ml dried cherries (I prefer the tart ones)
• 59.14 ml goat cheese
• 177.44 ml port wine
• 118.29 ml olive oil, divided

directions

1. Saute pancetta and shallots in 1 tbsp olive oil for approx 3-4 minutes until shallots are transparent and pancetta is warmed.
2. Add cherries and port, bringing to a simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Cool slightly and whisk in remaining olive oil.
4. Toss lettuce with the warm dressing and crumble goat cheese on top of each serving.
5. Optional: Sprinkle with a few pecans.

Reviews

[Elmotoo]

This didn't turn out as well as I'd hoped. The only pancetta available to me in Maine was sliced too thin to believe so it didn't render properly & crisp up. I think this is essential - the recipe says to 'warm through' - I think crispy is much better. The dressing was so sweet - even with tart cherries. I added a good dose of vinegar for balance. My greens wilted immediately in the warm dressing & were too soft/soggy. This would be great with radicchio & other strong, firm greens like curly endive. With a few adjustments, this could become a favorite because i ADORE the ingredients! Made for Aussie Swap 7/08.