Peach and Arugula Salad

Name: Peach and Arugula Salad
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 liters oz baby arugula; 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar; 8 servings Coarsely ground black pepper to taste; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 2 Tbsps olive oil; 3 Tbsps extra-virgin olive oil; 24 slices 24 thin slices pancetta (Italian unsmoked cured bacon; 1 1/4 lb); 4 firm-ripe peaches (1 1/2 lb total); 118 milliliters 1/2 oz finely crumbled ricotta salata; 0 teaspoons salt (preferably sea salt)

You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Peach and Arugula Salad a try. This recipe serves 8. One portion of this dish contains approximately 8g of protein, 28g of fat, and a total of 315 calories. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and primal diet. Head to the store and pick up olive oil, lemon juice, firm-ripe peaches, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.

Instructions

Whisk together vinegar, juice, and salt, then add extra-virgin oil in a stream, whisking until emulsified.

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Vinegar

Juice

Salt

Cooking Oil

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Whisk

Cut an X in bottom of each peach and immerse in boiling water 15 seconds, then transfer to a bowl of ice water. Peel peaches and cut each into 6 wedges, then unroll pancetta slices and wrap one slice around each wedge, overlapping ends of pancetta.

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Water

Pancetta

Peach

Wrap

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Bowl

Heat remaining oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook peaches in 2 batches, turning over occasionally with tongs, until pancetta is browned on all sides and cooked through, about 5 minutes per batch.

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Pancetta

Peach

Cooking Oil

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Frying Pan

Tongs

Transfer to a plate and keep warm, covered loosely with foil.

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Aluminum Foil

Divide arugula and warm pancetta-wrapped peaches among 8 salad plates.

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Pancetta

Arugula

Peach

Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with ricotta salata and pepper.

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Ricotta Salata Cheese

Pepper

Serve immediately.

• Dressing can be made 1 hour ahead and kept, covered, at room temperature. • Peaches can be peeled, tossed with an additional teaspoon lemon juice, and wrapped with pancetta 1 hour ahead. Keep chilled, covered with plastic wrap.*Available at Italian markets, cheese shops, and specialty foods shops.

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Lemon Juice