Labadie Recipe Database

Name Goat cheese Salad with Pancetta, Dried Cherry and Port Dressing Number of People 4 List of Ingredients 1 1/4 cups dried tart cherries 1/2 cup tawny Port 5 oz. pancetta or bacon, chopped 2 shallots, minced 1 garlic clove, minced 1/3 cup olive oil 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 2 tsp. sugar 5.5 oz. log soft fresh goat cheese, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices 5 oz. bag mixed salad greens 1/2 cups pine nuts, toasted Description Combine cherries and Port in heavy, small saucepan.  Bring to simmer over medium heat.  Remove from heat; let stand until cherries swell, about 15 minutes.  Saute pancetta in heavy large skillet over medium-low heat until crisp; about 8 minutes.  Add shallots and garlic; cook 2 minutes.  Add oil, then vinegar and sugar; stir until sugar dissolves.  Stir in cherry mixture.  Season with salt and pepper.   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.  Place goat cheese slices on rimmed baking sheet.  Bake until warm, about 10 minutes.  Meanwhile, combine salad greens and pine nuts in bowl.  Rewarm dressing and pour over salad; toss to blend.  Top with warm goat cheese and serve. Time 25 minutes Difficulty (1-5) 2 Notes Dressing can be made 2 hours ahead; set aside in skillet at room temperature. Image