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Warm Spinach, Bean and Bacon salad with a Maple Dressing

Healthy and delicious, this warm salad is great for the cooler months. Rich in lutein, vitamin A, vitamin E and vitamin C; this salad contains the combination of nutirents you need for eye health.

 

Ingredients (serves 4)

• 225g lean bacon chopped

• 450g spinach

• Handful of French beans

• 3 tablespoons of walnuts chopped

• Raspberry vinegar

• Maple syrup

• Sunflower oil

 

Chop the French beans in half, boil until just tender, drain and refresh with cold water. Heat a non-stick pan, add the bacon and fry until golden and crisp. Remove from the pan and keep warm. To the pan add 2 tablespoons of sherry vinegar, 3 tablespoons of sunflower oil, the walnuts and a tablespoon of maple syrup. Tear the washed spinach into bite-sized pieces and add to the pan along with the cooked French beans. Stir until just wilted and then serve on warmed plates with the warm bacon scattered on top.