Snap Peas with Pancetta and Parmesan
- 1/4 pound pancetta, thinly sliced
- Kosher salt
- 1 pound sugar snap peas, trimmed
- 1/4 cup minced red onion
- 1/2 cup good olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Champagne or white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 5 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
- Place the pancetta slices on a baking rack set in a sheet pan and roast for 8 to 10 minutes until crisp.
- Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
- Meanwhile, bring 2 to 3 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot and add 1 tablespoon of salt.
- Fill a large bowl with ice water and have a sieve or colander ready in the sink.
- Put the snap peas into the boiling water for only 10 or 15 seconds, drain, and put immediately into the ice water.
- Cool completely and drain.
- Cut each snap pea in half lengthwise and place in a large bowl.
- Place the snap peas in a large bowl and add the red onion.
- To make the vinaigrette, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar and lemon juice.
- Pour enough vinaigrette on the snap peas to moisten.
- Crumble the pancetta over the salad and add 1 teaspoon salt and the pepper.
- Add the Parmesan and toss well.
pancetta, kosher salt, sugar, red onion, olive oil, white wine vinegar, freshly squeezed lemon juice, freshly ground black pepper, parmesan cheese
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/snap-peas-with-pancetta-and-parmesan-recipe.html (may not work)