Cherry Feta Salad | Primavera

Ingredients

• 1 small shallot, minced
• 1 1/2 tsp. Balsamic vinegar
• 3 1/2 tsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 1 Tbsp. water
• 2-3 sprigs fresh mint, finely chopped (about 1 tsp.)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 pound pancetta (about 1/2-inch thick slice), diced
• 6 cups mache (3.5 oz.), rinsed and thoroughly dried
• 1/2 pound California Bing cherries (about 2 cups), rinsed, pitted and quartered
• 1 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced or shaved
• 4 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled
• 1/3 cup hazelnuts or almonds, toasted and coarsely chopped (optional)