Best Salad With Prosciutto And Caramelized Pears And Walnuts Recipes

SALAD WITH PROSCIUTTO AND CARAMELIZED PEARS AND WALNUTS

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An amazing salad that blends different flavors to impress your guests. The salad dressing is an orange vinaigrette. Try to use Asian pears in this salad, as they are best for flavor. But if you can't find Asian pears in your area, you can substitute Bosc or Anjou.

Provided by Megs

Categories Romaine Lettuce Salad

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

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
¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 pears - peeled, cored and cut into wedges
1 cup walnut halves
½ cup white sugar
¼ cup water
¼ pound prosciutto, cut into thin strips
2 romaine hearts, rinsed and torn

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 599.7 calories, Carbohydrate 39.9 g, Cholesterol 21.7 mg, Fat 47.1 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 383.8 mg, Sugar 32.1 g

SALAD WITH PROSCIUTTO, CARAMELIZED PEARS, & WALNUTS

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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.

Provided by Amanda Smith @Smithal70

Categories Lettuce Salads

Number Of Ingredients 15

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

Steps:

Heat the orange juice over medium-high heat in a medium saucepan, whisking often, until it is reduced by 1/4.
Add to blender, along with the vinegar, onion, 1 cup sugar, wine, salt, and pepper. Process until smooth.
Then, while blending on a low speed, slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil to thicken the dressing.
Chill until ready to use.
Melt the salted butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Saute the pears and nuts in butter for 3 minutes.
Add 1/2 cup sugar and water and cook, stirring constantly, until golden brown and caramelized.
Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
Combine the prosciutto, lettuce and the pear and walnut mixture in a medium bowl.
Add the pre-made vinaigrette and toss to coat.