_Sips wine while typing_
Ladies and gentlemen, let me tell you about a salad that’s so fancy, it makes other salads feel like they’re wearing sweats to a black-tie event. This isn’t your basic garden salad – this is what I like to call my “Make Your Taste Buds Dance” Mediterranean Pear and Prosciutto Salad.
Let me paint you a picture: imagine sweet, juicy pears mingling with salty prosciutto, creamy goat cheese, candied walnuts, and fresh arugula, all dressed in a honey-balsamic vinaigrette that’ll make you want to lick your plate (no judgment here, we’ve all been there! 😉).
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Here’s what you’ll need (trust me, your shopping cart has never looked this sophisticated):
– 6 cups baby arugula (the fancy lettuce, as my nephew calls it)
– 2 ripe pears, thinly sliced
– 4 oz prosciutto, torn into pieces
– 4 oz goat cheese, crumbled
– 1 cup candied walnuts
– 1/4 cup dried cranberries
For the divine vinaigrette:
– 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
– 3 tablespoons honey
– 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
– 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
– Salt and pepper to taste
Now, let’s make magic happen (and yes, I’m still sipping my wine):
1. First, let’s make those candied walnuts. Toss walnuts in a pan with 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons brown sugar. Cook until caramelized, about 5 minutes. Let them cool while you resist eating them all (seriously, hide them from yourself).
1. For the vinaigrette, whisk together balsamic vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking like your life depends on it. Season with salt and pepper.
1. Now for the fun part! In a large bowl, arrange your arugula like you’re creating art (because honey, you are). Layer those gorgeous pear slices, torn prosciutto pieces, and sprinkle with goat cheese crumbles.
1. Add your (hopefully not all eaten) candied walnuts and dried cranberries.
1. Drizzle that heavenly vinaigrette just before serving, and voilà! You’ve just created a salad worthy of a magazine cover.
Y’all, this salad is perfect for date night, girls’ night, or honestly, just treating yourself because you’re worth it! It pairs beautifully with a crisp white wine (as if you needed an excuse).
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Pro tip: If you’re making this for a dinner party, prep everything separately and assemble just before serving. Nobody likes soggy salad, and we’re not about that life!
Remember, cooking is about having fun and adding your own flair. If you want to swap the pears for apples or add some extra ingredients, go for it! It’s your kitchen, your rules!
Don’t forget to share this recipe with your friends – they’ll think you’re so sophisticated! And hey, for more recipes that’ll make you feel like a culinary queen, you know where to find me on Newsbreak! Drop those comments below – I read every single one while planning tomorrow’s recipe! 😘
Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have a date with this salad and the rest of my wine! _winks_
