SPINACH BEAN SALAD WITH MAPLE DRESSING

Spinach Bean Salad with Maple Dressing image

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 11 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

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 : Calories 90 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 272mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges