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Asparagus and Pancetta Salad

By: Relish

"This is a fantastic and simple salad. Use as a first course or an appetizer with great success. Pancetta is Italian bacon, you can substitute regular bacon if you like."

Rate/Review | Read Reviews (3)

What to Drink?
	Sauvignon Blanc

Prep Time:
10 Min

Cook Time:
15 Min

Ready In:
25 Min

Servings (Help)

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings

Ingredients

2 pounds asparagus, trimmed
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 pound pancetta, cut crosswise into 1/8 inch sticks
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

Directions

Place asparagus in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Cook until tender but still firm, about 2 to 6 minutes. Drain, cool in a bowl of ice water, drain on paper towels, and place on a serving platter.
In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil or medium-low heat. Add the garlic and cook and stir until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the pancetta, and continue to cook and stir for 8 to 10 minutes, or until browned.
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice and Dijon into the garlic-pancetta mixture. Pour the sauce over the asparagus.