Sautéed Pear, Pancetta, and Walnut Salad

Crisped pancetta, honey glazed pears, walnuts, and gorgonzola over a bed of mixed greens. The salad dressing is a simple vinaigrette using olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon and honey. You honestly can’t go wrong serving this next time you host a get together. Courtesy of Pints and Plates.

Course Appetizer, lunch, Salad

Cuisine American

Keyword pear, prosciutto, salad, walnut

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 7 minutes

Total Time 22 minutes

Servings 6

Calories 427 kcal

Ingredients

¼ pound pancetta thickly sliced then diced
2 Bosc Pears cored and cubed
1 teaspoon honey
½ cup walnuts
6 cups mixed salad greens
3 ounces Gorgonzola cheese crumbled
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
Pinch salt and pepper

Instructions

In a sauté pan over medium-high heat, cook pancetta until the fat has rendered and the pancetta is crisp. Transfer pancetta to a plate. Reduce heat to medium and add pears and honey. Sauté for 2 minutes then remove from heat.
In a skillet over medium heat, toast walnuts until fragrant and dark golden, about 5 minutes.
In a large bowl, toss to combine salad greens, pancetta, pears, walnuts, and Gorgonzola.
In a blender, combine all ingredients needed for the vinaigrette and blend until emulsified, about 30 seconds. Pour over salad and toss to combine. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Sautéed Pear, Pancetta, and Walnut Salad

Amount Per Serving

Calories 427 Calories from Fat 316

% Daily Value*

Fat 35.1g54%

Saturated Fat 8g50%

Cholesterol 34mg11%

Sodium 661mg29%

Potassium 486mg14%

Carbohydrates 18.3g6%

Fiber 3.4g14%

Sugar 7.9g9%

Protein 14.6g29%

Calcium 100mg10%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.