Tomato Salad with Pancetta Crisps

  5.0 – 1 reviews  • Tomato
Level: Easy
Total: 40 min
Active: 10 min
Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

  1. 6 thin slices pancetta
  2. 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  3. 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  4. Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  5. 3 large tomatoes, quartered, chopped into 1-inch pieces
  6. 1 English cucumber, halved lengthwise, thickly sliced
  7. 1/2 red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Place the pancetta slices on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until crispy, about 13 minutes. Remove from the oven, let cool, then crumble.
  3. Whisk together the vinegar, oil and some salt and pepper in a small bowl. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
  4. Combine the tomatoes, cucumbers and onions in a large bowl and toss to combine. Pour the vinaigrette over; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Let the salad sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes, tossing occasionally. Just before serving, scatter with the crumbled pancetta.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 6 servings
Calories 176
Total Fat 15 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Carbohydrates 8 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Sugar 5 g
Protein 3 g
Cholesterol 10 mg
Sodium 400 mg

 

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