Smoked Turkey and Pear Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette and Prosciutto Croutons

By cirql8or

Recipe courtesy Sandra Lee, 2007

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons pomegranate juice
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon garlic and herb dressing mix
• 3 ounces prosciutto, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 (5-ounce) bag pre-washed baby arugula
• 3/4 pound smoked turkey breast, pieces rolled into cylinders
• 1 (15-ounce) can sliced pears, drained
• 2 ounces goat cheese
• 1/3 cup glazed walnuts and almonds
• Roasted Tomato Basil Soup

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from foodnetwork.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, whisk together pomegranate juice, olive oil, red wine vinegar, and salad dressing mix; set aside.

Separate prosciutto slices, tear or chop into 1/2-inch pieces.

In a medium frying pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat, add prosciutto pieces and brown on all sides (approximately 3 to 4 minutes); set aside on paper towels.

In a large bowl, add arugula and salad dressing. Toss to combine and place on a platter.

Top with rolled up turkey slices, pear slices and crumbled goat cheese. Garnish with glazed nuts and prosciutto "croutons".