Spinach Salad With Sauteed Pears |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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From Chef John Folse. Ingredients:
1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach |
1 cup water |
1/4 cup lemon juice |
2 bosc pears |
4 slices bacon, chopped |
1/4 cup olive oil |
1 medium onion, sliced |
1 medium red bell pepper, sliced |
1 cup white wine vinegar or 1 cup red wine vinegar |
2 tablespoons sugar |
1 teaspoon grated orange rind |
1 teaspoon dried thyme |
1/2 teaspoon dried basil |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon cracked pepper |
1/2-1 teaspoon hot sauce |
Directions:
1. Wash spinach and remove/discard stems; set spinach aside.
2. Combine the water and lemon juice in a bowl; peel, core, and chop pears.
3. Place in lemon-water mixture; set aside.
4. In a large skillet, cook bacon in olive oil over medium-high heat until crisp.
5. Add in onion and pepper slices; cook 3 minutes or until tender.
6. Drain pears and add to skillet; cook just until tender.
7. Add vinegar, sugar, and orange rind; bring to a boil.
8. Remove mixture from heat; stir in thyme and next 4 ingredients.
9. Put spinach in a large serving bowl, add hot mixture and toss gently.
10. Serve immediately with a slotted spoon.
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