Salad With Prosciutto Caramelized Pears Walnuts Recipes

PEAR SALAD I

Steps:

• Preheat the oven's broiler. Arrange pear slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Broil until nicely browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• Pour port wine into a saucepan. Bring to a boil, and cook until the wine is reduced by 1/2. Remove from the heat and cool. Pour the cooled wine into a blender or food processor, and add the shallots, garlic, mustard, and vinegar. Puree until smooth.
• Divide the salad greens evenly between four serving plates. Arrange some of the broiled pear slices over each pile of greens. Sprinkle with Gorgonzola cheese. Drizzle dressing over each plate, then sprinkle with walnuts. If you like, this can also be made in one large bowl instead of individual servings.

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.

ROQUEFORT PEAR SALAD

Steps:

• In a skillet over medium heat, stir 1/4 cup of sugar together with the pecans. Continue stirring gently until sugar has melted and caramelized the pecans. Carefully transfer nuts onto waxed paper. Allow to cool, and break into pieces.
• For the dressing, blend oil, vinegar, 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar, mustard, chopped garlic, salt, and pepper.
• In a large serving bowl, layer lettuce, pears, blue cheese, avocado, and green onions. Pour dressing over salad, sprinkle with pecans, and serve.