Fregola, Corn and Cherry Tomato Salad with Pancetta Recipe

Name: Fregola, Corn and Cherry Tomato Salad with Pancetta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons canola oil; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon thyme leaves; 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/2 medium shallot, chopped; Salt; Freshly ground pepper; 4 ounces pancetta, sliced 1/8 inch thick and cut into 1/8-inch dice; 1 pound fregola; 1 cup fresh corn kernels (from 2 ears); 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved; Four 3-inch stalks of hearts of palm, quartered lengthwise and sliced crosswise into 1/4 inch thick; Snipped chives, for garnish

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons canola oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 medium shallot, chopped
Salt
Freshly ground pepper
4 ounces pancetta, sliced 1/8 inch thick and cut into 1/8-inch dice
1 pound fregola
1 cup fresh corn kernels (from 2 ears)
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
Four 3-inch stalks of hearts of palm, quartered lengthwise and sliced crosswise into 1/4 inch thick
Snipped chives, for garnish

1
In a blender, combine the canola oil with the vinegar, olive oil, honey, lemon juice, thyme, mustard and shallot and blend until smooth.
2
Season the vinaigrette with salt and pepper.
3
In a medium skillet, cook the pancetta over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until golden and crisp, 15 minutes.
4
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the pancetta to a paper towel-lined plate.
5
Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the fat in the skillet.
6
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the fregola, stirring, until al dente, 15 minutes.
7
Drain the fregola, rinse under cold water and transfer to a large bowl.
8
Meanwhile, add the corn to the pancetta fat in the skillet and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until tender, 3 minutes.
9
Add the corn to the fregola.
10
Add the tomatoes, hearts of palm and pancetta to the bowl and toss gently.
11
Add the vinaigrette and toss again.
12
Season the fregola salad with salt and pepper.
13
Transfer to a large serving bowl, sprinkle with the snipped chives and serve.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons canola oil, 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons honey, and more.

Yes, Fregola, Corn and Cherry Tomato Salad with Pancetta falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Fregola, Corn and Cherry Tomato Salad with Pancetta

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