White Bean Salad with Bacon and Maple Syrup Dressing
A wonderful entree salad recipe for a light Summer meal.
Servings 2
Calories 476kcal
Ingredients
- ½ Cup green onions sliced
- ½ Cup red bell pepper chopped
- 5 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- 14 oz spinach or mixed spinach and super greens combo
- 1 can Great Northern beans drained
- For The Maple Syrup Dressing
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 3 Tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Chop the red bell pepper and slice the green onions, set aside.
- Fry the bacon in a fry pan until fat is rendered and bacon is crispy. Drain on paper towels. Using kitchen shears, cut the bacon into bite sized pieces. Set aside.
- For the Maple Syrup Dressing
- Combine maple syrup, cider vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper in a small microwave safe bowl. Stir with a whisk and microwave at high 1 minute or until hot.
- Place drained and rinsed canned white beans in a 2 quart pyrex measuring bowl. Microwave until hot, one minute.
- Combine onions, bell pepper, bacon and greens in a large bowl. Add syrup mixture and beans. Toss well to combine. Serve immediately.
Notes
This white bean salad can be served as a light main course or a side dish for your favorite protein or soup.
Nutrition
Calories: 476kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 907mg | Potassium: 1454mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 20024IU | Vitamin C: 108mg | Calcium: 258mg | Iron: 6mg