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 a combination of nutrients for maintaining 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.
