Wilted Spinach Blueberry Bleu Salad with Balsamic Pear Glaze

Wilted Spinach Blueberry Bleu Salad with Balsamic Pear Glaze Recipe

Prep & cook time: 20 mins. (4 servings)

YOUR LOCAL FRESH SHOPPING LIST:

• 3 strips Bacon
• 1 scoop (about 2 T.) Spitfire Gourmet Garlic Sweet Tang
• 3 Scallions
• 20 oz. fresh Spinach
• 1 Bartlett Pear
• 4 oz. Blueberries (about 1/2 cup)
• 1 T. EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil)
• 4 oz. crumbled Bleu Cheese
• 2 T. Balsamic Vinegar
• 1/2 cup Pecan Halves

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Cut 3 strips of Bacon into bite-sized pieces and cook in sauce pan for 2-3 minutes. Drain all but about 1 T. of the fat, and add chopped Scallions (white and green parts) and Pecan Halves to the pan. Saute 2-3 mins more. Mix in Spitfire Gourmet Garlic Sweet Tang, EVOO & Balsamic Vinegar, and heat for a minute more.
   
   Gourmet Tip: It’s worth the trip to a gourmet store for good Balsamic Vinegar (NOT Balsamic Glaze). It will thicken and sweeten with heat, turning to a nice caramelized consistency. Be sure to stir it while cooking, so it doesn’t get too thick and gooey.
2. Remove from heat and toss warm dressing in a large salad bowl with Spinach, 1 peeled & thin-sliced Bartlett Pear, Blueberries & Bleu Cheese crumbles.