PEAR AND PROSCIUTTO SALAD

PEAR AND PROSCIUTTO SALAD image

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 pears
2 tbs red wine vinegar
1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
6 tbs oil
6 oz bag baby spinach
3 oz pkg thinly sliced prosciutto (ham), torn into strips
1/2 cup glazed walnuts
1 oz wedge Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Cut pears in half and core them. Peel one pear half, cut into chunks and place in blender with vinegar, mustard, 1/8 tsp salt and pepper. Puree until smooth. Pour in oil and blend, then set aside. 2). Cut remaining (unpeeled) pear halves into 1/2" wedges and place in a bowl with the spinach. Pour the dressing over top and sprinkle with remaining salt. Toss. Place 1 1/2 cups of greens and pears onto each plate. Top each with 1/4 of the prosciutto and 2 tbs walnuts. Peel 5 strips of cheese over each plate, then serve.