Fall Poached Pear Salad With Applewood Smoked Bacon

It's all the components of a delicious salad, all in one dish. Fruit, greens, a tangy dressing, and of course bacon! This salad is all about the pears, and poaching them really amps up the flavor. Poach like the pros with a few tips. Chef Todd Leonard shares how to expertly make poached pears. They should sit in the poaching liquid for two days! It sounds long, but Todd says it is well worth it when they are finished. They will be a flavorful to add to your pile of fresh greens.