salad with prosciutto, caramelized pears, & walnuts

Name: Salad with Prosciutto, Caramelized Pears, & Walnuts
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cup(s) orange juice; 2 tablespoon(s) red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoon(s) red onion, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon(s) white sugar; 1 tablespoon(s) dry white wine; - salt, to taste; - fresh ground black pepper, to taste; 3/4 cup(s) olive oil, extra virgin; 1 tablespoon(s) salted butter; 2 - green anjou pears, peeled, cored, and cut into wedges; 1 cup(s) walnut halves; 1/2 cup(s) white sugar; 1/4 cup(s) water; 1/4 pound(s) prosciutto, cut into thin strips; 2 - romaine lettuce hearts, rinsed and torn

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Amanda Smith

Peoria, IL

Updated on Oct 26, 2011

This is a fantastic recipe that consists of so many different flavors you will be very impressed. The combination of orange flavored vinaigrette and prosciutto will make your mouth happy. Side Notes: The vinaigrette makes a wonderful marinade for grilled chicken and pork. Granny Smith apple's work well as a substitute for the pears. Add a finishing touch by sprinkling some crumbled blue cheese or gorganzola on the salad.

Rate

prep time 25 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Stove Top

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 cups orange juice
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon dry white wine
- salt, to taste
- fresh ground black pepper, to taste
3/4 cup olive oil, extra virgin
1 tablespoon salted butter
2 - green anjou pears, peeled, cored, and cut into wedges
1 cup walnut halves
1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 cup water
1/4 pound prosciutto, cut into thin strips
2 - romaine lettuce hearts, rinsed and torn

How To Make salad with prosciutto, caramelized pears, & walnuts

Step 1

Heat the orange juice over medium-high heat in a medium saucepan, whisking often, until it is reduced by 1/4.

Step 2

Add to blender, along with the vinegar, onion, 1 cup sugar, wine, salt, and pepper. Process until smooth.
Step 3

Then, while blending on a low speed, slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil to thicken the dressing.
Step 4

Chill until ready to use.
Step 5

Melt the salted butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Step 6

Saute the pears and nuts in butter for 3 minutes.
Step 7

Add 1/2 cup sugar and water and cook, stirring constantly, until golden brown and caramelized.
Step 8

Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
Step 9

Combine the prosciutto, lettuce and the pear and walnut mixture in a medium bowl.
Step 10

Add the pre-made vinaigrette and toss to coat.
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