Strawberry, Asparagus & Pancetta Salad with Pomegranate Orange Vinaigrette

October 25, 2016

Ingredients:

• 2 Tbsp Vanilla Pomegranate Balsamic Vinegar
• 1 tsp Honey
• 1/4 cup Blood Orange Olive Oil
• Sel Gris Sea Salt
• Fresh Ground Black Pepper
• 8 slices Pancetta diced small
• 1 Tbsp Frantoia Italian EV Olive Oil
• 8 Asparagus Spears cut into 1″ pieces
• 4 cups Fresh Greens
• 1/3 cup Peacans
• 1 cup Strawberries quartered
• 2 Tbsp Balsamic Glaze
• Fresh Ground Black Pepper

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl whisk together the vinegar and honey. While whisking, slowly drizzle in the orange oil. Season to taste with sel gris & pepper. Set aside.
2. Add the pancetta to a skillet and cook until almost crispy. Remove from the pan, leaving any renderings.
3. Drizzle Frantoia olive oil in pan. Add the asparagus, sprinkle with sel gris, and cook until bright green.
4. Place the greens on a large serving platter. Toss with the dressing to coat.
5. Atop the dressed greens, arrange the strawberries, crispy prosciutto and asparagus. Finish with the chopped pecans, a drizzle of Balsamic Glaze, and fresh ground black pepper. Enjoy!