Caramelized Pancetta and Fennel Salad

• 1 bulb fennel, halved and cut into 1/2-inch wedges
• 5 slices pancetta
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 5 ounces (about 6 to 7 cups) mixed salad greens
• Red Wine Vinaigrette, recipe follows
• 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon honey
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, toss together fennel, pancetta, garlic, brown sugar, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
3. Place the ingredients on the baking sheet in a single layer.
4. Cook until the pancetta is crisp and the fennel is caramelized, about 20 minutes.
5. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
6. In a large bowl, place the salad greens, crumbled pancetta, and caramelized fennel.
7. Toss the salad with the Red Wine Vinaigrette and serve immediately.
8. Mix the vinegar, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper in a blender.
9. With the machine running gradually blend in the oil.
10. Season the vinaigrette, to taste, with more salt and pepper, if desired.
11. Yield: scant 1/2 cup
12. Prep Time: 5 minutes

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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/caramelized-pancetta-and-fennel-salad-recipe.html (may not work)