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    Pear, Pancetta, and Walnut Salad

    PREP TIME 5 mins
    COOK TIME 7 mins
    SERVINGS 4
    Chef Carrie Walters
    • POSTED Jul 23rd, 2021
    • BY Chef Carrie Walters

    Sweet pears, crunchy pancetta, and toasted walnuts combine for a savory salad you'll crave. Dressing, pancetta, and lettuc can be prepared 2-hours in advance of when you'll need them, just let dressing and pancetta come to room temperature prior to serving. 

    INGREDIENTS

    • ¾ tsp whole coriander seeds
    • 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
    • ½ small shallot, minced
    • 3 Tbsp Vera Jane's Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
    • 1½ oz thinly sliced pancetta, chopped
    • 1 large head of butter lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces
    • 1 large Holiday Pear, quartered, cored, and sliced
    • ¼ cup toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped

    INSTRUCTIONS

    1
    Toast coriander seeds in small skillet over medium heat until aromatic, about 2 minutes. Transfer to mortar and grind coarsely with pestle. Transfer to small bowl.
    2
    Mix in lemon juice and shallot. Gradually whisk in olive oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
    3
    Heat heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add pancetta and sauté until crisp, about 4 minutes. Transfer to paper-towel-lined plate.
    4
    Toss lettuce with dressing. Top with pear slices, walnuts, and pancetta.

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    Pear, Pancetta, and Walnut Salad

    PREP TIME 5 mins
    COOK TIME 7 mins
    SERVINGS 4

    INGREDIENTS

    • ¾ tsp whole coriander seeds
    • 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
    • ½ small shallot, minced
    • 3 Tbsp Vera Jane's Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
    • 1½ oz thinly sliced pancetta, chopped
    • 1 large head of butter lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces
    • 1 large Holiday Pear, quartered, cored, and sliced
    • ¼ cup toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped

    INSTRUCTIONS

    1
    Toast coriander seeds in small skillet over medium heat until aromatic, about 2 minutes. Transfer to mortar and grind coarsely with pestle. Transfer to small bowl.
    2
    Mix in lemon juice and shallot. Gradually whisk in olive oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
    3
    Heat heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add pancetta and sauté until crisp, about 4 minutes. Transfer to paper-towel-lined plate.
    4
    Toss lettuce with dressing. Top with pear slices, walnuts, and pancetta.

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