Spinach, White Bean, and Bacon Salad with Maple-Mustard Dressing

Yield: 8 servings (serving size: about 1 3/4 cups)

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

Preparation

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