Pear, Pancetta, and Walnut Salad
A sophisticated salad combining crisp butter lettuce with sweet Anjou pears, crispy pancetta, and toasted walnuts, dressed in a bright coriander-lemon vinaigrette. Perfect for an elegant lunch or dinner starter.
Ingredients
- •¾ teaspoon whole coriander seeds
- •1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- •½ small shallot
- •3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- •1½ ounces pancetta
- •1 large head butter lettuce
- •1 large red Anjou pear
- •¼ cup toasted walnuts
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Toast coriander seeds in small skillet over medium heat until aromatic, about 2 minutes. Transfer to mortar and grind coarsely with pestle. Transfer to small bowl. Mix in lemon juice and shallot. Gradually whisk in olive oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
5 min
- 2.
Heat heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add pancetta and sauté until crisp, about 4 minutes. Transfer to paper-towel-lined plate. Place lettuce in large bowl. (Dressing, pancetta, and lettuce can be prepared 2 hours ahead. Let dressing and pancetta stand at room temperature. Cover lettuce with damp kitchen towel and refrigerate.)
6 min
- 3.
Toss lettuce with dressing. Top with pear slices, then walnuts and pancetta.
3 min