GREEN BEAN, BACON AND CUCUMBER SALAD

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A mixture of things I enjoy. Good way to use fresh beans. I love maple bacon, brown sugar and cider vinegar together.

Provided by out of here

Categories     Pork

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 lbs fresh green beans, very tiny ones
1/2 lb maple bacon
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 English cucumber
1/2 cup cider vinegar
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the cut beans in boiling water until crisp-tender. Drain.
  • In a frying pan, fry the cut-up bacon until crisp; drain on paper towel and set aside.
  • In the same frying pan, add the brown sugar and vinegar; simmer 5 minutes.
  • Slice the cucumber in a bowl and salt the top. Let these sit while you are preparing the beans and bacon.
  • Drain and squeeze the cucumbers; add to the frying pan along with the beans and crispy bacon.
  • Mix all together and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434.5, Fat 26, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 38.6, Sodium 493.2, Carbohydrate 42.2, Fiber 5, Sugar 33.6, Protein 10.2

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