Spinach Bean Salad with Maple Dressing

Ingredients

• 12 ounces baby spinach fresh
• 15 ounces great northern beans rinsed drained canned
• 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 
• 5  bacon crumbled cooked
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard 
• 4  spring onion thinly sliced
• 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
• 0.3 cup maple syrup 
• 1 tablespoon olive oil 
• 1 small bell pepper sweet red chopped
• 0.3 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

• bowl
• whisk
• microwave

Directions

1. For dressing, in a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the first six ingredients; set aside.
2. Place beans in another microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, uncovered, for 1-2 minutes or until heated through.
3. 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.
4. Whisk until smooth; drizzle over salad and toss to coat.