White Bean Pancetta Salad

A wonderful side dish accompaniment to any meal. Serve at room temperature for best flavor.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1⁄4 cup pancetta, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup onion, diced 1/4 inch
• 2  teaspoons  chopped fresh rosemary
• 3  tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1⁄4 cup  diced fresh tomato
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  pinch ground black pepper
• 1  tablespoon  chopped fresh basil
• 3  tablespoons  grated parmesan cheese
• 2 (19 ounce) cans  white navy beans

Directions

1. Heat olive oil in a saute pan and add pancetta.
2. Cook slowly over medium heat until crispy.
3. Add onion and saute.
4. Add rosemary and cook for only one minute, then remove from heat.
5. Mix together red wine vinegar, tomatoes, salt, pepper, basil and grated Parmesan in a bowl.
6. Add the hot pancetta and onion into the bowl, mix and cool.
7. Combine beans with pancetta mixture and serve at room temperature.
8. Can add extra grated Parmesan on top, if desired.