Name: Pasta Salad with Melon, Pancetta, and Ricotta Salata
Prep time: 30 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 2 ounces thinly sliced pancetta (Italian bacon); 4 ounces orecchiette (ear-shaped pasta); Kosher salt; 3 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 1/2 tablespoons Champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar; 2 cups 1x1x1/4' pieces peeled melon (any variety); 1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint, divided; 3 tablespoons thinly sliced scallion; of crushed red pepper flakes; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 ounce ricotta salata (salted dry ricotta), shaved, or crumbled feta

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