Spinach and pear salad

Indulge in the delightful harmony of fresh spinach and ripe pears in this exquisite salad. Perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors awaits.

Ingredients:

• 450g 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)

Instructions:

1. Clean and pat dry the spinach. If you are using spinach with large leaves, eliminate the stems and slice the spinach into strips.
2. Fry the bacon until it's very crispy. Place on paper towels to remove excess oil and then crumble it into pieces.
3. Remove the cores from the pears and cut them into thin wedges (approximately 3/8 inch). You don't need to peel them.
4. Heat the butter in a large frying pan and once it turns slightly brown, add the pears. Sauté for a few minutes to achieve a buttery caramelized flavor, while ensuring the pear wedges remain crisp. Take them out of the pan.
5. Prepare the vinaigrette: Blend the vinegars, olive oil, red pepper flakes, and sugar together.
6. In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, crumbled bacon, pecans, and the cooked pear wedges. Lastly, pour in the vinaigrette and mix everything together.

Summary:

• Calories: 3119 kcal
• Fat: 302 g
• Protein: 40 g
• Carbs: 88 g
• Potassium: 3670 mg
• Magnesium: 524 mg