Pear and Pancetta Salad

By Praveen Kumar

Ingredients:

  • Pears – 2, ripe, halved or quartered, seeds and stem removed
  • Butter – 2 tsp, softened
  • Brown Sugar – 1 tsp, soft
  • Pancetta – 4 thin slices
  • Coral Lettuce – 1/2
  • Walnuts – 2 tblsp, chopped
  • Blue Cheese – 2 tblsp, crumbled
  • Walnut Oil – 2 tblsp
  • Red Wine Vinegar
  • Salt
  • Black Pepper Powder

Method:

  1. Mix butter and sugar.
  2. Spread over the cut surface of the pear.
  3. Place pears cut-side down in a hot pan and cook until the surface is glazed and golden-brown.
  4. Remove and leave to cool, then crisp the pancetta in the hot pan.
  5. Remove and drain.
  6. Spread the greens on plates and scatter over the walnuts and cheese.
  7. Arrange the pear on top of the salad.
  8. Drizzle with walnut oil and little red wine vinegar.
  9. Add a pinch of salt and pepper.
  10. Serve.

Praveen Kumar

Praveen Kumar is the Chief Food Officer at Awesome Cuisine, a platform created in 2008 to showcase India's vibrant culinary heritage. Praveen is a passionate foodie and love to cook. Having spent a few years in the retail fast food world, Praveen has been exploring the world of food since his school days. Join him on a flavorful journey.

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