Prepare the sugar snap peas by removing the tops and stems.
Place a small saucepan of water over high heat and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add the prepared sugar snap peas and cook for 2 minutes.
Remove from the saucepan and immerse in chilled water to refresh and stop the cooking process. Set aside.
Place pancetta in a frying pan over medium heat and cook, stirring for 2-3 minutes or until crisp. Remove pancetta from the pan and place on a piece of absorbent paper. Set aside. Do not wash the frying pan.
Add olive oil to the pan with any pan juices remaining from the pancetta. Place over medium heat then add mushrooms to the frying pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes over medium heat until slightly softened.
To make the dressing, combine the balsamic vinegar, maple syrup and olive oil in a jar or bowl. Shake or stir to combine. Season to taste with cracked pepper.
Combine the salad by placing rocket in a large serving bowl. Add half of the dressing and toss to coat. Add mushrooms and sugar snap peas. Toss to combine. Top with crispy pancetta and season with extra dressing and cracked pepper.
Serve as a side dish for your Easter feast.
Ingredients
Directions
Prepare the sugar snap peas by removing the tops and stems.
Place a small saucepan of water over high heat and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add the prepared sugar snap peas and cook for 2 minutes.
Remove from the saucepan and immerse in chilled water to refresh and stop the cooking process. Set aside.
Place pancetta in a frying pan over medium heat and cook, stirring for 2-3 minutes or until crisp. Remove pancetta from the pan and place on a piece of absorbent paper. Set aside. Do not wash the frying pan.
Add olive oil to the pan with any pan juices remaining from the pancetta. Place over medium heat then add mushrooms to the frying pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes over medium heat until slightly softened.
To make the dressing, combine the balsamic vinegar, maple syrup and olive oil in a jar or bowl. Shake or stir to combine. Season to taste with cracked pepper.
Combine the salad by placing rocket in a large serving bowl. Add half of the dressing and toss to coat. Add mushrooms and sugar snap peas. Toss to combine. Top with crispy pancetta and season with extra dressing and cracked pepper.
Serve as a side dish for your Easter feast.