Pear and Prosciutto Salad

Submitted by Sageca

"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."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 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

directions

1. Cut pears in half and core them.
2. 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.
3. Cut remaining (unpeeled) pear halves into thin slices and place into a large bowl with the spinach.
4. Pour the dressing over the top and gently toss.
5. Place greens and pears onto each plate.
6. Top each with 1/4 of the prosciutto, candied pecans and serve.