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Photo Credit: Elizabeth Newman

Caramelized Pancetta and Fennel Salad

20 MINPrep Time
10 MINCook Time
4Servings
(1)
by Giada De Laurentiis
Beginner
Photo Credit: Elizabeth Newman
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There's just something so elegant about this salad. Deeply caramelized, roasted fennel and candied pancetta are the stars here... they add so much flavor, and it makes for a beautiful presentation too. Your house will smell incredible after making this.

I like to save some of the fennel fronds to sprinkle on top after the salad has been tossed together - it's a really nice visual touch!

Caramelized Pancetta and Fennel Salad
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Caramelized Pancetta And Fennel Salad

Category

Salad Side Dish

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

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Ingredients

  • 1 bulb fennel, (halved and cut into 1/2-inch wedges)
  • 5 slices pancetta
  • 2 cloves garlic, (minced)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, (such as Fratepietro)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 5 ounces about 6 to 7 cups mixed salad greens
  • Red Wine Vinaigrette, (recipe follows)
  • For The Red Wine Vinaigrette:

  • 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, toss together fennel, pancetta, garlic, brown sugar, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place the ingredients on the baking sheet in a single layer. Cook until the pancetta is crisp and the fennel is caramelized, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
  3. In a large bowl, place the salad greens, crumbled pancetta, and caramelized fennel. Toss the salad with the Red Wine Vinaigrette and serve immediately.

Red Wine Vinaigrette:

  1. Mix the vinegar, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Gradually blend in the oil while mixing with a fork or whisk until fully combined. Season the vinaigrette, to taste, with more salt and pepper, if desired.

Nutrition

Nutrition

per serving
Calories
277
Amount/Serving % Daily Value
Carbs
13 grams
Protein
4 grams
Fat
24 grams
Saturated Fat
5 grams
Trans Fat
1 grams
Cholesterol
12 milligrams
Sodium
594 milligrams
Fiber
2 grams
Sugar
7 grams
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1 comment

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    angie simoneaux - Jun 09
    ★★★★★
    ★★★★★

    Made this today after I found some young tender fennel at the farmers market. I followed the recipe exactly and it was really good. That brown sugar pancetta is SO GOOD!

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