Spinach, White Bean and Bacon Salad with Maple Dijon Dressing

By sarah_carroll

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon extravirgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 (15.5-ounce) can Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
• 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
• 5 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled
• 2 (7-ounce) packages fresh baby spinach

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

Combine first 6 ingredients in a small microwave-safe bowl, stirring with a whisk; microwave at HIGH 1 minute or until hot. Place beans in a 2-cup glass measure; microwave at HIGH 1 minute or until hot.

Combine onions, bell pepper, bacon, and spinach in a large bowl. Add syrup mixture and beans; toss well to combine. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information
Calories:124 (30% from fat)
Fat:4.2g (sat 1g,mono 2.3g,poly 0.5g)
Protein:5.5g
Carbohydrate:17.6g
Fiber:2.7g
Cholesterol:3mg
Iron:2.2mg
Sodium:227mg
Calcium:79mg