Pear and Prosciutto Salad
This sophisticated spinach salad offers a pleasing mix of flavors and textures--sweet crisp pears, salty prosciutto, and crunchy walnuts--all drizzled with a fresh pear dressing.
Ingredients
-
3 ripe pears (about 1-1/2 pounds total)
-
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
-
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
-
1/4 teaspoon salt
-
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
-
6 tablespoons olive oil
-
1 bag (6 ounces) baby spinach
-
1 package (3 ounces) thinly sliced prosciutto, torn into strips
-
1/2 cup glazed walnuts (such as Emerald)
-
1 ounce wedge Parmesan cheese
Directions
1.
Cut pears in half and core them. Peel one pear half, cut into chunks and place in blender with vinegar, mustard, 1/8 teaspoon of the salt and the pepper. Puree until smooth. With machine running, slowly pour in oil; set aside.
2.
Cut remaining (unpeeled) pear halves into 1/2-inch wedges and place in a large bowl with the spinach. Pour the dressing over top and sprinkle with remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt. Toss gently.
3.
Place 1-1/2 cups of greens and pears onto each plate. Top each with 1/4 of the prosciutto and 2 tablespoons walnuts. Using a vegetable peeler, peel 5 strips of Parmesan cheese over each plate.
Nutrition information
Calories 465, Total Fat 33 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Cholesterol 19 mg, Sodium 905 mg, Carbohydrate 35 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 11 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Add Your Review
Recommended Recipe:
Grilled Chicken Salad with Strawberry-Balsamic Dressing
When temperatures soar, main-dish salads reign supreme. This one, made with grilled chicken, plums, and strawberries, celebrates summer's finest offerings.
See RecipeMore Great Recipe Ideas from Family Circle
