Pear and Prosciutto Di Parma Salad |
|
 |
Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 1 Minutes |
Ready In: 16 Minutes Servings: 4 |
|
This makes a lovely light lunch or a great starter salad for a classic Italian dinner! Ingredients:
1 egg white, beaten |
1 cup progresso italian style breadcrumbs |
8 ounces goat cheese, cut into 1/4 inch slices |
2 tablespoons butter |
1 head boston lettuce |
2 ripe pears, thinly sliced |
12 slices prosciutto di parma |
1/4 cup lightly toasted walnuts |
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice |
1 1/2 teaspoons white wine vinegar |
1 1/2 teaspoons dijon mustard (dont use yellow or french's mustard) |
1/4 teaspoon sea salt |
1/4 teaspoon white sugar |
1/3 cup olive oil |
4 -5 dashes pepper, milled |
Directions:
1. In small dishes, place egg whites and bread crumbs.
2. In a large skillet over medium high heat, melt butter.
3. Dip goat cheese slices first in the egg whites, second in the bread crumbs.
4. Cook coated goat cheese in the hot butter until just golden, around 30 seconds for each side.
5. Remove and set aside.
6. In a small bowl whisk together all the ingredients from orange juice to the pepper.
7. On each of 4 salad plates, arrange 3 lettuce leaves.
8. Place 2 pear fans on each plate.
9. Place/tuck 3 slices of Prosciutto on each plate.
10. Center the goat cheese rounds, dividing evenly.
11. Drizzle with vinaigrette and sprinkle with walnuts.
12. Serve.
|
|