Jazzy Caesar Salad-arugula and pancetta
| Preparation: | 15 min |
| Marinating/Waiting: | 0 min |
| Cooking: | 0 min |
| Total: | 15 min |
servings
| Category: | Accompaniment |
| Subcategory: | Salads |
| Source: | Metro |
Recipe ingredients
- 1 bunch arugula
- 8 romaine lettuce leaves
- 1 head radicchio
- 4 oz. (125 g) spicy pancetta
- 1 Tbsp. (15 mL) Irresistibles extra virgin olive oil*
- 1 yellow pepper, julienned
- 3 oz. (75 g) hard raw-milk Asiago cheese, grated
- ⅓ (80 mL) basic oil-vinegar dressing
- Basic Oil-Vinegar Dressing
- 1 Tbsp. (15 mL) garlic flower from the Cantons de l’Est (Eastern Townships)
- 1 tsp. (5 mL) Irresistibles Dijon mustard*
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- 2 Tbsp. (30 mL) Irresistibles red wine vinegar*
- 2/5 cup (100 mL) Irresistible Mezzo olive oil*
Preparation
Wash and spin the greens.
Slice the pancetta into wide thin strips and pan fry in a bit of olive oil until crisp. Set aside.
In the same pan, brown the peppers in a bit of oil.
Arrange the arugula and romaine on a serving platter; decorate with pepper julienne and pancetta.
Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with grated cheese.
Basic Oil-Vinegar Dressing (makes: 1/2 cup (125 mL)
In a small bowl, combine garlic, mustard, salt and pepper with wine vinegar.
Gradually whisk in olive until dressing is thick and smooth. Adjust seasoning.
Suggestion
Rocket pairs very well with mild cheeses and caramelized fruits. Try butter-roasted pears with pine nuts served on a bed of rocket.Serve with Gorgonzola and mild vinaigrette, or goat cheese with basil-honey vinaigrette
* We recommend Selection and Irresistibles products.
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