Sweet, baked or grilled pear slices are mixed with toasted pecans, goat cheese and arugula, all topped off with crispy prosciutto and a lime, balsamic, ginger dressing
Small pinch of salt and ground black pepper to taste
6tablespoonsolive oil
1cup(201 grams) pecan halves
4slicesProsciutto di Parma
4firm pears of your choicesliced 1/8 inch thick
4ounces(113 grams) goat cheese
Salad greens of your choiceI used baby spinach and arugula
Instructions
To a mixing bowl combine the lime, balsamic vinegar, agave or honey, ginger, salt and pepper. Whisk in the olive oil, set aside.
Preheat oven to 400°F/200°C.
To a small sauté pan, add the pecans over medium-low heat. Toast the pecans until browned and fragrant, about 3 minutes per side. Keep an eye on them.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the prosciutto slices evenly spaced. Bake in the oven for 5 minutes until crispy, remove and allow to cool on baking sheet.
To grill the pears:
Preheat a grill (or indoor grill pan) over medium high heat. Brush both sides of the pear slices with the salad dressing. Grill the pears for 2 minutes on each side, remove and set aside and allow to cool.
To bake the pears:
Preheat oven to 425°F/220°C. Brush both sides of the pear slices with the dressing and place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake for 8 minutes, remove and allow to cool.
To a large mixing bowl add the salad greens and toss with the salad dressing, reserving some to add later.
Divide the greens amongst 4 dishes. Divide the pecans between the 4 dishes. Arrange the cooled pear slices on the salad and top with the goat cheese.
Crumble the prosciutto in your hands and sprinkle over the salads. Top with more dressing if needed.