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Peach and Arugula Salad

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Peach and Arugula SaladGeorge Whiteside

Active time: 40 min Start to finish: 40 min

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

1

tablespoon balsamic vinegar

2

teaspoons fresh lemon juice

1

/4 teaspoon salt (preferably sea salt)

3

tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

4

firm-ripe peaches (1 1/2 lb total)

24

thin slices pancetta (Italian unsmoked cured bacon; 1 1/4 lb)

2

tablespoons olive oil

6

oz baby arugula (6 cups)

2

1/2 oz finely crumbled ricotta salata (1/2 cup)

Coarsely ground black pepper to taste

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Whisk together vinegar, juice, and salt, then add extra-virgin oil in a stream, whisking until emulsified.

    Step 2

    Cut an X in bottom of each peach and immerse in boiling water 15 seconds, then transfer to a bowl of ice water. Peel peaches and cut each into 6 wedges, then unroll pancetta slices and wrap one slice around each wedge, overlapping ends of pancetta. Heat remaining oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook peaches in 2 batches, turning over occasionally with tongs, until pancetta is browned on all sides and cooked through, about 5 minutes per batch. Transfer to a plate and keep warm, covered loosely with foil.

    Step 3

    Divide arugula and warm pancetta-wrapped peaches among 8 salad plates. Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with ricotta salata and pepper. Serve immediately.