Name: Salad with Prosciutto and Caramelized Pears and Walnuts
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh orange juice; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion; 1 tablespoon white sugar; 1 tablespoon white wine; salt and pepper to taste; 0.75 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 pears - peeled, cored and cut into wedges; 1 cup walnut halves; 0.5 cup white sugar; 0.25 cup water; 0.25 pound prosciutto, cut into thin strips; 2 romaine hearts, rinsed and torn

Ingredients

Instructions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, heat orange juice over medium-high heat, whisking often, until it is reduced by 1/4.
Step 2

Add to a blender, along with the vinegar, onion, sugar, wine, salt and pepper, and process until smooth. Then, while blending on a low speed, remove cap and slowly drizzle in the olive oil to emulsify (thicken) the dressing. Chill until ready to use.
Step 3

Melt butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Saute pears and nuts in butter for 3 minutes. Add sugar and water and cook, stirring constantly, until golden brown and caramelized. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
Step 4

In a large bowl, combine prosciutto, lettuce and the pear and walnut mixture. Add vinaigrette and toss to coat. Serve on a large Italian platter. Enjoy!

Enjoy your meal!