Goat Cheese Salad with Pancetta, Dried Cherry and P

Name: Goat Cheese Salad with Pancetta, Dried Cherry and Port Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups dried tart cherries; 1/2 cup tawny Port; 5 ounces pancetta or bacon, chopped; 2 shallots, minced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/3 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 5.5-ounce log soft fresh goat cheese (such as Montrachet), cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices; 1 5-ounce bag mixed salad greens; 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups dried tart cherries
1/2 cup tawny Port
5 ounces pancetta or bacon, chopped
2 shallots, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
1 5.5-ounce log soft fresh goat cheese (such as Montrachet), cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1 5-ounce bag mixed salad greens
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted

1
Combine cherries and Port in heavy small saucepan.
2
Bring to simmer over medium heat.
3
Remove from heat; let stand until cherries swell, about 15 minutes.
4
Saute pancetta in heavy large skillet over medium-low heat until crisp, about 8 minutes.
5
Add shallots and garlic; cook 2 minutes.
6
Add oil, then vinegar and sugar; stir until sugar dissolves.
7
Stir in cherry mixture.
8
Season with salt and pepper.
9
(Dressing can be made 2 hours ahead.
10
Set aside in skillet at room temperature.)
11
Preheat oven to 350F.
12
Place goat cheese slices on rimmed baking sheet.
13
Bake until warm, about 10 minutes.
14
Meanwhile, combine salad greens and pine nuts in bowl.
15
Rewarm dressing and pour over salad; toss to blend.
16
Top with warm goat cheese and serve.

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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.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups dried tart cherries, 1/2 cup tawny Port, 5 ounces pancetta or bacon, chopped, 2 shallots, minced, and more.

Yes, Goat Cheese Salad with Pancetta, Dried Cherry and Port Dressing 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.

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Goat Cheese Salad with Pancetta, Dried Cherry and Port Dressing

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