PERFECT PEAR SALAD

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Perfect Pear Salad image

Categories     Salad     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Pear     Bacon     Spinach     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • 1. In a large skillet over moderately high heat, sauté the bacon, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 10 to 12 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain. Set aside.
  • 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper. In a large bowl, toss the spinach with half the dressing.
  • 3. Divide the spinach among 4 plates. Top with the pear slices. Sprinkle the bacon, cheese, red pepper, and shallot over each plate. Drizzle with the remaining dressing and serve immediately.

Ishaaq Pathan
[email protected]

This salad is the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I love the way the pears and walnuts complement each other.


Ladla Saith
[email protected]

I'm not a big fan of pears, but I actually really enjoyed this salad. The dressing was really good.


Komujuni Annah
[email protected]

This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the way the flavors of the pears, walnuts, and blue cheese come together.


Tebogo Makhubela
[email protected]

I made this salad for a party and it was a big hit! Everyone raved about it.


Trinity Smith
[email protected]

This salad was just okay. I think it needed more dressing.


Aizaz Ahmed
[email protected]

I've never had a pear salad before, but this one was amazing! I'll definitely be making it again.


Kamran Rk
[email protected]

This salad is the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I love the way the pears and walnuts complement each other.


Farah Ch
[email protected]

I'm not a big fan of pears, but I actually really enjoyed this salad. The dressing was really good.


Sedickah Abduraouf
[email protected]

This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the way the flavors of the pears, walnuts, and blue cheese come together.


jahid Jahid
[email protected]

I made this salad for a party and it was a big hit! Everyone raved about it.


Waqas Murshid
[email protected]

This salad was just okay. I think it needed more dressing.


Ishimwe Benjamin
[email protected]

I've never had a pear salad before, but this one was amazing! I'll definitely be making it again.


Amiruddin Khan
[email protected]

This salad is the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I love the way the pears and walnuts complement each other.


Derrick Mann
[email protected]

I'm not a big fan of pears, but I actually really enjoyed this salad. The dressing was really good.


Ero princess
[email protected]

I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Yousif Mohammedali
[email protected]

This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with a different type of dressing.


Salam tutor
[email protected]

This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the way the flavors of the pears, walnuts, and blue cheese come together.


Various Mobster
[email protected]

I've made this salad a few times now and it's always a hit. The combination of pears, walnuts, and blue cheese is just perfect.


Sheila Wilson
[email protected]

This pear salad was a refreshing and delicious side dish. The pears were perfectly ripe and the dressing was tangy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!