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Treviso Radicchio Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette Photo: Gentl & Hyers

Treviso Radicchio Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette

Aged pecorino Toscano cheese is fairly hard; young pecorino Toscano is softer and milder. You can use good-quality provolone cheese instead, if you like.

Martha Stewart Living, May 2005 http://www.marthastewart.com/313050/treviso-radicchio-salad-with-walnut-vina
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  • Yield Serves 6

Ingredients

    • 8 thin slices pancetta (about 4 ounces)
    • 3 heads Treviso radicchio (about 1 1/2 pounds), quartered lengthwise
    • 1/2 cup walnut oil
    • 2 shallots, finely chopped
    • 1/2 cup champagne vinegar
    • 2/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
    • 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
    • 2 ounces shaved young pecorino
    • Toscano cheese

Directions

  1. Heat a medium skillet over medium-low heat; arrange pancetta in skillet in a single layer. Cook, turning occasionally, until crisp, about 12 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Break into 1-inch pieces.
  2. Put radicchio in a large bowl. Add oil to skillet; heat over medium heat. Add shallots; immediately remove skillet from heat. Whisk in vinegar, walnuts, salt, and pepper; pour over radicchio. Toss well. Top with pancetta and cheese.

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