- Kitchen Knife: Essential tool for slicing pears and arugula as well as cutting the pancetta into pieces.
- Cutting Board: Needed to safely chop or dice fruits, vegetables, and meats without damaging countertops.
- Salad Spinner: To efficiently dry the washed arugula leaves.
- Chef's Knife Set: A comprehensive set that includes a variety of knives which can be useful in various stages of food preparation.
- Parchment Paper Sheets: For lining baking trays or as disposable work surfaces for cutting pancetta cleanly.
- Mortar and Pestle (optional): If the recipe requires grinding ingredients like garlic, this tool can be handy.
- Salad Serving Dish: For presenting your prepared salad in an appealing manner.
- Cutting Glass: If you prefer to use a glass container for serving the salad instead of plastic or ceramic options.
- Electric Blender (optional): Not directly used in this recipe, but might be relevant if preparing any additional sauces or dressings.
- Ceramic Cooktop Utensil Set: While not specific to salad-making, these utensils can help in various cooking tasks related to the overall meal.
1 tablespoon Champagne vinegar
1 tablespoon mild honey
1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 oz thinly sliced pancetta (4 to 5 slices)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 firm-ripe pears
4 cups baby arugula or torn larger arugula (1 1/4 lb)
3 oz ricotta salata, thinly shaved with a vegetable peeler
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