Pancetta And Cherry Salad With Port Wine Dressing

Total Time: 11 mins Preparation Time: 3 mins Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 ounces pancetta (diced)
• 1 tablespoon minced shallot
• 4 -6 cups mixed greens (1 bag)
• 1/2 cup dried cherries (i prefer the tart ones)
• 1/4 cup goat cheese
• 3/4 cup port wine
• 1/2 cup olive oil, divided

Recipe

• 1 saute pancetta and shallots in 1 tbsp olive oil for approx 3-4 minutes until shallots are transparent and pancetta is warmed.
• 2 add cherries and port, bringing to a simmer for 5 minutes.
• 3 cool slightly and whisk in remaining olive oil.
• 4 toss lettuce with the warm dressing and crumble goat cheese on top of each serving.
• 5 optional: sprinkle with a few pecans.