Salad with Prosciutto and Caramelized Pears and Walnuts Recipe
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Salad with Prosciutto and Caramelized Pears and Walnuts

By: Megs  
"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."

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Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe 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
  • 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
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  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 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 hearts, rinsed and torn

Directions

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

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 600 | Total Fat: 47.1g | Cholesterol: 22mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 7, 2003 by KIMAR 
Excellent salad. Makes a very attractive and appealing presentation on a large platter. Very... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2003 by GINNYG 
Excellent salad! Hubby and I ate it up! I used a little less olive oil, as the previous... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 7, 2003 by schmerna 
An awesome salad! I added goat cheese and used three barlett pears. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 9, 2003 by LYNN LUKE 
I've made this salad twice and yes, the dressing is runny but it still works fine. I tossed my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 19, 2003 by awesome in tummy 
I started out with doubling the dressing. I thought the salad would be small, but it serves... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by JOSIE 
I thought 2 cups of OJ was a bit too much. I poured out about 1/2 a cup after adding the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2004 by CHERI63MI Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
This salad is wonderful, the dressing however needs help. When searching for other recipes to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 6, 2003 by SANDIE56 
loved by my 4 yr old grandaughter to my 76 yr old mother! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 6, 2005 by PAMERICKSON1 
We served this salad for a dinner club we belong to -- we really felt it was VERY... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2004 by CAIRA01 
Tasty, but the dressing was way too watery. MORE

 
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