PEAR AND PROSCIUTTO SALAD

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Pear and Prosciutto were made for each other; that sweet and salty make your taste buds very happy. You can prepare a small salad to serve as an entrée or a larger one for lunch with a fresh dinner roll.

Provided by Sageca

Categories     Fruit

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 ripe pears
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
6 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 (6 ounce) bag Baby Spinach
1 (3 ounce) package thinly sliced prosciutto, torn into strips
1/2 cup glazed pecans

Steps:

  • Cut pears in half and core them.
  • Peel one pear half, chop into cubes and place in a blender with the vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper. Puree until smooth. With the blender running add the olive oil; set aside.
  • Cut remaining (unpeeled) pear halves into thin slices and place into a large bowl with the spinach.
  • Pour the dressing over the top and gently toss.
  • Place greens and pears onto each plate.
  • Top each with 1/4 of the prosciutto, candied pecans and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351.1, Fat 30.4, SaturatedFat 3.7, Sodium 187.7, Carbohydrate 21.6, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 12.1, Protein 3

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