Spinach Salad With Sauteed Pears

• 1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach
• 1 cup water
• 14 cup lemon juice
• 2 bosc pears
• 4 slices bacon, chopped
• 14 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
• 12 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 12 teaspoon cracked pepper
• 12-1 teaspoon hot sauce

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.

fresh spinach, water, lemon juice, bosc pears, bacon, olive oil, onion, red bell pepper, white wine vinegar, sugar, orange rind, thyme, basil, salt, cracked pepper, hot sauce

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spinach-salad-with-sauteed-pears-144513 (may not work)