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Blue Cheese, Pancetta, and Candied Walnut Salad
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Blue Cheese, Pancetta, and Candied Walnut Salad

Course Lunch, Salad
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Author Pam - For the Love of Cooking

Equipment

  • Small skillet
  • Large Bowl

Ingredients

Candied Walnuts:

  • 1 tbsp white sugar
  • ¼ cup walnuts

Other Ingredient:

  • 5 cups of romaine lettuce chopped
  • Grape tomatoes halved (as many as you like)
  • 2 tbsp blue cheese
  • 4 slices of pancetta cooked & crumbled
  • ½ pear sliced thinly
  • 2 tbsp homemade balsamic vinaigrette Click here for the recipe

Instructions

  • Prepare the candied walnuts by heating a DRY small skillet over medium heat. Add the sugar & let it melt. Once it's turned into a clear liquid, add the walnuts & stir quickly. Remove from heat & place on a plate to cool. They will be stuck together, but once they cool, crush them apart.
  • Prepare the salad by combining the lettuce, tomatoes, blue cheese, pancetta, and pear in a large bowl.
  • Drizzle the top with some of the well-whisked balsamic vinaigrette, to taste, and toss to coat the salad evenly.
  • Serve immediately. Enjoy.