Name: Pear, Pancetta, and Walnut Salad
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 teaspoon whole coriander seeds; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/2 small shallot, minced; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 1/2 ounces thinly sliced pancetta, chopped; 1 large head of butter lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces (about 8 cups); 1 large red Anjou pear, unpeeled, quartered, cored, sliced; 1/4 cup coarsely chopped toasted walnuts

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Pear, Pancetta, and Walnut SaladLisa Hubbard

Toasted crushed coriander seeds add great flavor and fragrance to the dressing. Green Anjou or Comice pears would also work well here, but the red Anjou's rich maroon skin looks beautiful next to the lettuce.

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