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Warm Green Bean and Pancetta Salad
Warm Green Bean and Pancetta Salad
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Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Total Time:
30 minutes
Delicious summer salad: garden fresh green beans with crispy pancetta, juicy tomatoes, and tangy Parmesan.
Ingredients:
  • 2 medium sized ripe tomatoes, cored and chopped into 1/2-inch to 1-inch pieces
  • 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar (a mild, flavorful wine vinegar)
  • 2 teaspoon honey
  • 1/4 pound pancetta , thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3/4 pound fresh green beans, ends trimmed, strings removed (if any), halved if very long
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1/2 cup (about 2 ounces) Parmesan cheese (Parmigiano Reggiano) shavings
Instructions:
  • Bring seasoned water to a vigorous boil in a medium saucepan for the beans, using approximately 1 tablespoon of salt for every 4 cups of water. Begin the next two steps while waiting for the water to reach a boil.
  • Combine the honey and sherry vinegar in a small bowl, then set aside.
  • Cook pancetta in batches in a large sauté pan over medium heat until golden and crisp. Place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess fat. Reserve 1 tablespoon of fat in the pan and discard the rest. Add 3 tablespoons of olive oil to the pan. Chop cooked pancetta.
  • Bring salted water to a boil and add green beans. Cook until tender, around 5 minutes. Drain and transfer beans to a large serving bowl. Add tomatoes.
  • Prepare the dressing: Heat the pancetta skillet over medium heat and add the oil. Whisk in the mixture of vinegar and honey. Increase the heat, and continue whisking as the dressing boils and combines.
  • Create the salad by drizzling the warm dressing over the beans and tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper, then mix in the chopped pancetta and Parmesan. Serve while still warm.

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