Salad with Prosciutto and Caramelized Pears and Walnuts

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter 
• 0.8 cup olive oil extra virgin 
• 2 cups orange juice fresh
• 2  pears cored peeled cut into wedges
• 0.3 pound pancetta cut into thin strips
• 2 tablespoons onion red finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 
• 2  baby greens rinsed
• 6 servings salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup walnut halves 
• 0.3 cup water 
• 0.5 cup sugar white
• 1 tablespoon sugar white
• 1 tablespoon white wine 

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• sauce pan
• whisk
• blender

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, heat orange juice over medium-high heat, whisking often, until it is reduced by 1/
2. 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.
3. Melt butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
4. Saute pears and nuts in butter for 3 minutes.
5. Add sugar and water and cook, stirring constantly, until golden brown and caramelized.
6. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
7. In a large bowl, combine prosciutto, lettuce and the pear and walnut mixture.
8. Add vinaigrette and toss to coat.
9. Serve on a large Italian platter. Enjoy!