Perfect Pear Salad

Name: Perfect Pear Salad
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into large dice; 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt; 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 4 cups(loosely packed) baby spinach leaves; 1 Anjou pear, peeled, cored, and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices; 3/4 cup coarsely grated Asiago cheese (about 5 ounces); 1/2 cup red bell pepper, cut into fine dice 2 tablespoons shallot, minced

November 7, 2012

Created by Epicurious member Kathe Miller from Chelan, Washington, this beautiful salad has a wonderful presentation as well as a rich taste. Try it as a starter, or as a satisfying lunch. Miller recommends pears that are tender but crisp, giving the salad a divine texture and bite that is at once crunchy and juicy.

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