Perfect Pear Salad Recipe | Epicurious

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