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pear & prosciutto salad

October 6, 2024

Pear and Prosciutto Salad is so simple & quick to make. This rustic salad makes a perfect side as part of a holiday menu. I’ve baked the prosciutto so it adds a crunch to the salad but it would be just as lovely with it cold and soft. Feta cheese is a good substitute for […]

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Pear & Prosciutto Salad

Prep Time20

Cook Time12

Total Time32

Servings:

Author: Lovoni

7 oz thinly sliced prosciutto about 7 slices
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons wholegrain mustard
Pinch of sugar
Pinch of salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper plus extra for serving
2 small red leaf lettuce (gem, baby romaine or spring mix) I use the small lettuce from the artisan lettuce packs
2 ripe pears halved, cored and sliced
1/2 cup shaved parmesan

If you’re cooking the prosciutto as I did, preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place prosciutto on the baking sheet and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until crisp. Set aside to cool then break into chunks.
Whisk together oil, juice, mustard, sugar, salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper in a small bowl; set aside.
Remove the core end from the lettuce. Wash and dry the lettuce and arrange the leaves on a platter. You can tear them or leave them whole.
Arrange the pear slices over the lettuce. Drizzle with dressing. Top with prosciutto and parmesan. Sprinkle with extra pepper (pepper and pears are very good together). Serve immediately. Serves 4 to 6.