Spinach And Pear Salad

• 1 pound 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)

1. Wash and dry the spinach. If you use large leaf spinach, remove the stems and cut the spinach into ribbons.
2. Cook the bacon until very crispy. Drain on paper towels and crumble.
3. Core the pears and slice into thin wedges (about 3/8 inch). Don't bother to peel.
4. Melt the butter in a large saute pan and when the butter is slightly browned add the pears and saute for just a few minutes to add a caramelized butter flavor, but to still keep the pear slices crisp.Remove from pan.
5. Mix the vinaigrette: Whisk together the vinegars,olive oil,red pepper flakes and sugar.
6. In a large salad bowl add the spinach, crumbled bacon, pecans and the sauteed pears. Finally add the vinaigrette and toss.

spinach, lean bacon, pecan halves, firm pears, butter, champagne vinegar, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, red pepper, sugar

Taken from food52.com/recipes/14410-spinach-and-pear-salad (may not work)