Growing up, my Mom made a spinach salad with bacon that was always a welcome addition to the table. I actually don’t have her recipe (shame on me!) but from what I can remember it was simply spinach lettuce, crisp bacon & thinly sliced red onion with a tangy vinaigrette. To change it up a bit I decided I wanted to add a twist with the addition of grilled sliced pears and a Maple-Bacon Vinaigrette. Mom – take a look and tell me what you think!
Grilled Pear & Bacon Spinach Salad
1 Bartlett pear
4 slices thick bacon
4 cups fresh baby spinach
shredded Parmesan cheese
Maple-Bacon Vinaigrette (recipe below)
In a large skillet, cook the bacon until crisp. Save 1 tablespoon of bacon drippings.Β Slice the pear into thin slices and place on a hot grill pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Grill 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove from heat and set aside. Make the Vinaigrette (recipe below)…
Maple-Bacon Vinaigrette
1 tablespoon reserved bacon drippings
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons real maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
dash of fresh ground pepper
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
In a small jar combine the reserved bacon drippings with the remaining ingredients. Put a lid on the jar and shake vigorously. Place the baby spinach on a large platter. Layer with the grilled pear slices, crumbled bacon & sprinkling of freshly shredded Parmesan cheese. Drizzle with the Maple-Bacon Vinaigrette and serve immediately.
Enjoy!
Linda~
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Another good-looking and healthy dish!
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Thanks!! ππ
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My mom made that same spinach salad (and I did too for years), though she added hard boiled egg too. I love this updated version your serving here! Grilled pears? Oh yeah! What a spectacular addition. π This salad served with your delicious sirloin tips look like the perfect meal to me! Thanks for linking up your recipes at Fiesta Friday!
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My pleasure Nancy!!! Thank you! π
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I love the dressing and the salad! yummm
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Thanks Lynn!! π
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Yummy I love the pears!
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Alright, now I have to grill my pears! π
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Yep!!! πππ
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Love the combination of pears and bacon!!!
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Thanks Marisa!! πππ
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Awesome dish. Mums are the best!!!
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They are!! Mine is one of my best friends!! Just love her so much! π π
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What a beautiful salad. I love sweet and salty together and absolutely love the ideas of the pears with bacon!
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Thanks Julie!! This blogging is bringing out all my creative juices!! π
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This really is a beautiful tasting salad π I must try this combo with your vinaigarette π
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You’ll love it Lynne! Healthy (ish!) and delicious!! π
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Very creative. Grilled pears, now that sounds amazing. I bet they get a lot sweeter. I will have to try that. π
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They did get sweeter – it was fantastic! π Thanks π
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Oh what a combo! Fantastic!
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Thanks Ricky!! π
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