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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
- 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:
- 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
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
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By lauren.rizzuto_...
Boston, MA
on January 12, 2012
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Delicious and easy way to use my favorite vegetable, fennel.
By Texasteacher36
Ft. Worth, TX
on January 07, 2012
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This is a regular meal at my home. I use bacon instead of pancetta, to cut down on costs. I also add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the bacon and fennell before roasting to give it some bite. My husband loves it. We serve it as a main course to bulk up on our veggies during the week. Delicious!
By sandals03
on January 05, 2012
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very good, makes dreary salad more exiting. The carmalized pancetta was amazing, the only thing I would change next time is a bit more honey, it was a little too tart for my taste. but I think another 1/2 tsp of honey will perfect it for me. Definatley worth making again!
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