Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 1 pound spinach,either baby spinach or large leaf
  • 4 slices lean bacon
  • 1 cup pecan halves
  • 2 firm pears
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup champagne vinegar
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/8 teaspoon sugar (a pinch)

Instruction

  • Wash and dry the spinach. If you use large leaf spinach, remove the stems and cut the spinach into ribbons.
  • Cook the bacon until very crispy. Drain on paper towels and crumble.
  • Core the pears and slice into thin wedges (about 3/8 inch). Don't bother to peel.
  • Melt the butter in a large sauté pan and when the butter is slightly browned add the pears and sauté for just a few minutes to add a caramelized butter flavor, but to still keep the pear slices crisp.Remove from pan.
  • Mix the vinaigrette: Whisk together the vinegars,olive oil,red pepper flakes and sugar.
  • In a large salad bowl add the spinach, crumbled bacon, pecans and the sautéed pears. Finally add the vinaigrette and toss.