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Wilted Greens with Pinot Pears

Prep time: 10 minutes / Cook time: 25 minutes

2 strips bacon
2 pears, cored and cut into wedges
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon sherry vinegar
½ cup Mirassou California Pinot Noir
6 cups chopped greens such as red Swiss chard
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
½ cup crumbled blue cheese

Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove from skillet and drain all but 1 tablespoon fat. Add pears, honey and vinegar; cook for 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir in wine; cook until wine is absorbed by pears. Stir in chard; cook and stir until they are just barely wilted. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to plates and top with crumbled bacon and blue cheese. Makes 4 servings.

Pairing Suggestion: The main cue in food and wine pairing is the type of sauce or spice used on each dish, so pair this salad with the same Pinot Noir used in the sauce.

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