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Caramelized Pancetta and Fennel Salad
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

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
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

Directions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment
paper.

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.

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:

Ingredients
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

Directions
Mix the vinegar, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper in a blender. With

the machine running gradually blend in the oil. Season the vinaigrette, to taste, with more salt and
pepper, if desired.

Yield: scant 1/2 cup
Prep Time: 5 minutes