Baby Spinach With Red Onion, Fennel, Pancetta and P

Name: Baby Spinach With Red Onion, Fennel, Pancetta and Parmesan Crisp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 lb spicy italian pancetta, sliced; ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated; 16 ounces Baby Spinach; 1 small red onion, julienned; 1 fennel bulb, julienned; 1 egg yolk; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 garlic clove, minced; ¼ cup dripping, from pancetta; ¼ cup white wine vinegar or ¼ cup tarragon vinegar; ¼ cup olive oil; salt; pepper

Servings: persons

12 lb spicy italian pancetta, sliced
½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
16 ounces Baby Spinach
1 small red onion, julienned
1 fennel bulb, julienned
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
¼ cup dripping, from pancetta
¼ cup white wine vinegar or ¼ cup tarragon vinegar
¼ cup olive oil
salt
pepper

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Salad:.
2
In a skillet set over medium heat, saute pancetta until crisp.
3
Remove from pan and reserve drippings.
4
Chop panchetta into bite size pieces and preheat oven to 350F.
5
Sprinkle parmesan cheese onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until cheese bubbles.
6
remove from oven and cool, then cut baked cheese into triangles.
7
Dressing:.
8
In a bowl, whisk egg with mustard and garlic; drizzle in the set aside pancetta drippings, along with olive oil and vinegar whisking constantly.
9
season with salt and pepper to taste.
10
To assemble toss spinach, onion, fennel and dressing and garnish with the parmesan triangles!

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 lb spicy italian pancetta, sliced, ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated, 16 ounces Baby Spinach, 1 small red onion, julienned, and more.

Yes, Baby Spinach With Red Onion, Fennel, Pancetta and Parmesan Crisp falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Baby Spinach With Red Onion, Fennel, Pancetta and Parmesan Crisp

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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