Pancetta and Cherry Salad with Port Wine Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this luxurious Pancetta and Cherry Salad with Port Wine Dressing—a perfect harmony of sweet, salty, and savory flavors! This recipe marries the crispiness of golden-brown pancetta with the natural sweetness of fresh, juicy cherries, nestled atop peppery arugula. Creamy crumbled goat cheese and toasted slivered almonds add depth and texture, while the star of the show—a rich, tangy Port wine dressing infused with balsamic vinegar and honey—ties everything together beautifully. Ready in just 25 minutes, this elegant salad is perfect as a light entrée or an impressive starter for a dinner party. Bursting with bold flavors and stunning colors, this dish is a feast for the palate and the eyes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 150 grams Pancetta
- 200 grams Fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- 100 grams Arugula
- 50 grams Goat cheese, crumbled
- 30 grams Slivered almonds, toasted
- 100 ml Port wine
- 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Place a non-stick skillet over medium heat and cook the pancetta until crispy, about 4-5 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
In the same skillet, pour in the port wine and bring it to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce the wine by half, about 3-4 minutes, then stir in the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper. Whisk well and remove from heat to cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the arugula, cherries, crumbled goat cheese, toasted slivered almonds, and crispy pancetta.
Drizzle the port wine dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
Divide the salad among plates and serve immediately for a fresh, vibrant dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1634 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 119.2 g | 153% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.2 g | 181% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 188 mg | 62% | |
| Sodium | 3864 mg | 168% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.2 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.2 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.1 g | ||
| Protein | 52.6 g | 105% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 361 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1866 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
