Radicchio Chopped Salad with Toasted Chickpeas
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 5 ounces pancetta, sliced 1/4 inch thick and cut into thin strips
- 1 cup canned chickpeasdrained, rinsed and patted dry (about 9 ounces)
- 2 tablespoons Prosecco
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 medium heads radicchio (3/4 pound), coarsely chopped
- 2 bunches arugula (3/4 pound), coarsely chopped
- 3 ounces aged provolone cheese, cut into thin shavings
- Preheat the broiler.
- Roast the bell pepper under the broiler or over an open flame, turning, until charred all over.
- Transfer the pepper to a bowl, cover with a plate and let steam for 5 minutes.
- Peel, seed and core the pepper and cut it into 1/2-inch dice.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil.
- Add the pancetta and cook over low heat, stirring, until lightly browned, about 8 minutes.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the pancetta to a plate.
- Add half the chickpeas to the skillet and cook over moderately high heat, shaking the skillet, until the chickpeas are lightly browned and slightly crisp, 3 to 4 minutes; transfer to a plate.
- Repeat with the remaining chickpeas.
- In a small bowl, combine the Prosecco with the vinegar, garlic and the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Preheat the oven to 400.
- Return the pancetta and chickpeas to the skillet and rewarm them in the oven for 3 minutes.
- In a large bowl, toss the radicchio with the arugula, provolone, pancetta, chickpeas and roasted red pepper.
- Add the dressing, toss well and serve at once.
red bell pepper, extravirgin olive oil, pancetta, white wine vinegar, garlic, salt, radicchio, arugula, provolone cheese
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/radicchio-chopped-salad-with-toasted-chickpeas (may not work)