1/4cuppistachioschopped (they are expensive so really any nut will work)
1/4-1/2cupfresh parmesan cheeseshaved or shredded
3oz.prosciutto or cooked baconsliced or crumbled
LEMON BASIL VINAIGRETTE
1/2cupolive oil
1/4-1/3cupsugar
5-6fresh basil leaves
Zest of 1 lemon
Juice of 1 lemonabout 1/3 cup
2Tbls.rice vinegar
Dash of salt
Instructions
Chop the lettuce into small pieces. In a bowl place the chopped lettuce and arugula. Prepare the other ingredients by slicing the pears, cutting the bell pepper, chopping the pistachios and grating the parmesan cheese. If you are using bacon, cook and crumble the bacon until golden brown and then chop into smaller pieces. If you are using prosciutto, slice into thin strips. Place all of the salad ingredients on top of the bowl of lettuce/arugula. Make the dressing by placing all of the ingredients into a food processor or cup and puree until the basil is cut into small pieces and the dressing is emulsified. Serve dressing over the salad when ready to serve and then toss.