Apricot Spinach Bacon Salad

  Perfect for hot summer evenings- refreshing, nurishing and QUICK!

1- 10 oz bag fresh pre-washed spinach

½ C red bell pepper, diced

1/3 C red onion, very thinly sliced and quartered

3 strips turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled

1/2 C B & R Farms Diced Dried Apricots

1/2 dried cranberries

Dressing:

½ C light or regular balsamic vinaigrette

2 T B & R Farms Dried Apricot Preserves

1 T lemon juice

Options: Add 1 C cubed cooked chicken. Add 1/2 C croutons of your choice.

Place spinach, bell peppers, onion, bacon and dried cranberries in a large salad bowl. Add optional chicken.  Whisk together vinaigrette, preserves and lemon juice; pour over salad and toss well to coat. Top with optional croutons.  Serve immediately. Makes 4-6 servings.