salad with prosciutto and caramelized pears and walnuts

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 cups fresh orange juice
• 2 tablespoons red vinegar
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 tablespoon white
• salt and pepper to taste
• 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• 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, , 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!