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Spinach Bean Salad with Maple Dressing

Name: Spinach Bean Salad with Maple Dressing
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 11 servings.
Ingredients: 1/4 cup maple syrup; 3 tablespoons cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper; 1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained; 2 packages (6 ounces each) fresh baby spinach; 4 green onions, thinly sliced; 1 small sweet red pepper, chopped; 5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Makes

11 servings

Warm maple dressing slightly wilts the spinach in this salad, giving it a delightful texture and flavor. Sally writes, “This is quick and easy to make, plus it's healthy and very tasty!” Sally Maloney - Dallas, Georgia

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Ingredients

1/4 cup maple syrup
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
2 packages (6 ounces each) fresh baby spinach
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Directions

For dressing, in a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the first six ingredients; set aside. Place beans in another microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, uncovered, for 1-2 minutes or until heated through.
In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, onions, red pepper, bacon and beans. Microwave the dressing, uncovered, for 30-60 seconds or until heated through. Whisk until smooth; drizzle over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 90 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 272mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable.

Spinach Bean Salad with Maple Dressing

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