Spinach Bean Salad With Maple Dressing

• 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

1. 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.
2. 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.

maple syrup, cider vinegar, olive oil, mustard, salt, ground pepper, great northern beans, baby spinach, green onions, sweet red pepper, bacon strips

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/spinach-bean-salad-with-maple-dressing/ (may not work)