Salad with Prosciutto and Caramelized Pears and Walnuts

Name: Salad with Prosciutto and Caramelized Pears and Walnuts
Total time: 40
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh orange juice; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion; 1 tablespoon white sugar; 1 tablespoon white wine; salt and pepper to taste; 0.75 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 pears - peeled, cored and cut into wedges; 1 cup walnut halves; 0.5 cup white sugar; 0.25 cup water; 0.25 pound prosciutto, cut into thin strips; 2 romaine hearts, rinsed and torn

Recipe by Megs from allrecipes.com

Lunch 40 Mins.

Ingredients

6 servings

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2 cups fresh orange juice
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2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
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2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
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1 tablespoon white sugar
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1 tablespoon white wine
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salt and pepper to taste
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0.75 cup extra virgin olive oil

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1 tablespoon butter
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2 pears - peeled, cored and cut into wedges
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1 cup walnut halves
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0.5 cup white sugar
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0.25 cup water
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0.25 pound prosciutto, cut into thin strips
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2 romaine hearts, rinsed and torn

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, heat orange juice over medium-high heat, whisking often, until it is reduced by 1/4.
Add to a blender, along with the vinegar, onion, sugar, wine, salt and pepper, and process until smooth. Then, while blending on a low speed, remove cap and slowly drizzle in the olive oil to emulsify (thicken) the dressing. Chill until ready to use.
Melt butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Saute pears and nuts in butter for 3 minutes. Add sugar and water and cook, stirring constantly, until golden brown and caramelized. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
In a large bowl, combine prosciutto, lettuce and the pear and walnut mixture. Add vinaigrette and toss to coat. Serve on a large Italian platter. Enjoy!