warm goat cheese and pancetta salad with red wine vinaigrette

Napa, CA
Updated on Sep 21, 2010

I love this salad because it's just SO decadent and goes perfectly with a glass of wine!

prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method ---
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups romaine lettuce leaves, chopped
  • 2 cups mixed greens, chopped
  • 1/2 cup herbed goat cheese
  • 1/2 cup pancetta, diced
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs, seasoned
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups focaccia bread cubes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup red wine
  • 1/2 cup olive oil

How To Make warm goat cheese and pancetta salad with red wine vinaigrette

  • Step 1
    Toss romaine and mixed greens in a large salad bowl and refrigerate until ready to use. Crumble goat cheese into a medium bowl filled with the bread crumbs, tossing to coat. Place in the freezer for 10 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Meanwhile, melt butter on medium heat in a large skillet and toss bread cubes, salt and pepper to coat. Cook on medium-high heat for three to five minutes or until cubes have become golden brown croutons. Remove from heat.
  • Step 3
    In a small bowl, whisk together garlic, mustard and wine. Add olive oil, a little at a time, until completely blended. Set aside.
  • Step 4
    Cook the pancetta in the same pan on medium-high heat for 3 minutes or until edges brow. Remove to a paper towel. Add the coated goat cheese to the pan and shake the pan until cheese has been browned on all sides, about one to two minutes. Remove to a paper towel.
  • Step 5
    Toss lettuce with the dressing, coating evenly. Add the croutons and pancetta and toss again. Add the goat cheese and serve immediately.

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