Perfect Pear Salad

• 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

1. 1. In a large skillet over moderately high heat, saute 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. 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. 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.

bacon, extravirgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, coarse sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, baby spinach leaves, pear, cheese, red bell pepper, shallot

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/perfect-pear-salad-51204220 (may not work)