Greens with Warm Turkey Bacon Dressing

(from salonx’s recipe box)

There’s no need for a heavy dressing with these greens thanks to the smoky flavor of turkey bacon.
Level of Difficulty: Easy
POINTS® Value: 1

Source: weightwatchers.com

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Serves 4 people

Categories: salad

Ingredients

  • 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed or fresh peas
  • 4 cup mixed baby greens
  • 1/2 cup scallion(s), thinly sliced
  • 6 slices cooked crisp turkey bacon, diced (cooked in a nonstick skillet)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Directions

  1. Combine peas, greens and scallions in a medium bowl.

  2. Using the same skillet you cooked the bacon in, add back the diced bacon plus the water, vinegar and lemon juice and cook 1 to 2 minutes more.

  3. Pour bacon dressing over salad, toss gently to coat. Season with black pepper and serve immediately. Yields 1 1/2 cups per serving.

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