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Spinach, White Bean, and Bacon Salad with Maple-Mustard Dressing Recipe | |
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Ingredients:
1/4 cup maple syrup3 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 Norther 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
Directions:
1. Combine the 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.2. Combine onions, bell pepper, crumbled bacon, and spinach in a large bowl. Add maple syrup mixture and beans; toss well to combine. Serve immediately. Yield 8 servings (about 1 3/4 cups)
Calories 124 Fat 4.2g
The microwave is used in two procedures in this recipe: to prepare the dressing and to steam the beans. You could also use it to cook the bacon. Maple syrup serves as a good sweetener, compared to sugar, for salad dressing because there are no granules to dissolve.
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