Watercress Salad with Dates, Pancetta, Blue Cheese and Pistachios
- Recipe by Melissa Rubel
The dates add a pleasant sweetness to the salty pancetta and blue cheese.
- TOTAL TIME: 20 MIN
- SERVINGS: 4
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Recipe
Ingredients
- One 3-ounce slices of pancetta, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 2 bunches of watercress, thick stems discarded
- 10 Medjool dates, pitted and quartered lengthwise
- 1/2 cup roasted unsalted pistachios
- 2 ounces Maytag blue cheese, crumbled (1/2 cup)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Directions
- In a medium skillet, cook the pancetta over moderate heat until browned and crisp, about 8 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
- In a large bowl, toss the watercress with the pancetta, dates, pistachios, blue cheese, olive oil and sherry vinegar. Season the salad with salt and pepper and serve.
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