Salad With Prosciutto Caramelized Pears Walnuts Food

SALAD WITH PROSCIUTTO, CARAMELIZED PEARS, & WALNUTS

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.

SALAD WITH PROSCIUTTO AND CARAMELIZED PEARS AND WALNUTS

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!

CARAMELISED PEAR AND ROCKET (ARUGULA) SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE

Steps:

• Place the butter, vinegar and sugar in a frying pan over medium heat.
• When butter is melted add the pear and walnuts and cook for 4-6 minutes until the pear is just soft.
• Place the rocket on serving plates and top with the pear and walnuts.
• Spoon over the pan juices and top with the blue cheese.