Citrus Apple & Pear Salad

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated lime zest
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• Pepper, if desired
• 3 medium (4 cups) tart red apples, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 small (2 cups) pears, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup sliced red onion rings, cut in half
• 2 cups baby spinach leaves, torn
• 5 slices cooked bacon, chopped
• 4 ounces (1 cup) shredded Cheddar cheese

1. Combine all dressing ingredients in medium bowl; beat with wire whisk until sugar is dissolved.
2. Set aside.
3. Combine apples, pears, onion and spinach leaves in large bowl.
4. Pour dressing over apple mixture; toss to coat.
5. Sprinkle with bacon and cheese.
6. Serve immediately.

olive oil, rice vinegar, sugar, lime juice, lime zest, fresh garlic, salt, chili powder, pepper, red apples, red onion, baby spinach leaves, bacon, cheddar cheese

Taken from www.landolakes.com/recipe/3209/citrus-apple-pear-salad (may not work)