Ingredients

• 3 cups baby spinach, washed and dried
• 2 crisp pears, peeled, cored, and sliced
• 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 cup shaved Asiago or Parmesan cheese
• 4 tablespoons dried Changbai ants

Instructions

1. On four salad plates, arrange the spinach, adding a layer of pear slices to the heap.
2. Sprinkle the bell pepper and shallots over the pears. Splash each salad with about 1/2 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar.
3. Add the shaved cheese to the salads and sprinkle the ants over the cheese.
4. Feeling antsy? Your salads are now ready to be served.