A few simple ingredients come together in an unexpected way to create a delicate beginning for a luxurious dinner.
A few simple ingredients come together in an unexpected way to create a delicate beginning for a luxurious dinner.

For vinaigrette
1 tbsp Champagne vinegar
1 tbsp mild honey
½ tbsp fresh lemon juice
⅛ tsp salt
⅛ tsp coarsely ground black pepper
3 tbsp olive oil
For salad
2 oz thinly sliced pancetta(4 to 5 slices)
1 tbsp olive oil
2 firm-ripe pears
4 cups baby arugulaor torn larger arugula (1 1/4 lb)
3 oz ricotta salatathinly shaved with a vegetable peeler
Make vinaigrette:
1
Whisk together vinegar, honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a salad bowl. Add oil in a slow stream, whisking until combined well.
Make salad:
2
Cook pancetta in oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, turning frequently, until just crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain (pancetta will crisp as it cools). Tear into bite-size pieces.
3
Halve pears lengthwise, core, and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
4
Add pears to dressing along with arugula, cheese, and pancetta, tossing to coat.
Ingredients
For vinaigrette
1 tbsp Champagne vinegar
1 tbsp mild honey
½ tbsp fresh lemon juice
⅛ tsp salt
⅛ tsp coarsely ground black pepper
3 tbsp olive oil
For salad
2 oz thinly sliced pancetta(4 to 5 slices)
1 tbsp olive oil
2 firm-ripe pears
4 cups baby arugulaor torn larger arugula (1 1/4 lb)
3 oz ricotta salatathinly shaved with a vegetable peeler

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