This bacon, pine nut and pea salad is 100% absolutely amazing!

My kids ate it, my husband raved about it and I went back for seconds! The best thing about it is it’s so nutritious that it not only leaves you feeling really satisfied but really nourished as well. If you love warm salads and bacon then you’re gonna love this recipe so much, I would place bets on it! Enjoy!

Bacon, Pine Nut and Three Pea Salad

5 from 1 vote
Recipe Serves 4 people
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course, Salad
Cuisine Gluten Free, Under 15 Minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g sugar snap peas ends removed
  • 200 g snow peas ends removed
  • 100 g peas, fresh pod removed
  • 400 g bacon, lean rind removed, chopped into 1cm pieces
  • 40 g pine nuts
  • 200 g spinach, baby
  • 100 g kale shredded
  • 2 tbsp vinegar, white balsamic
  • 2 tbsp oil, olive extra virgin
  • 2 tbsp tarragon, fresh finely chopped

Instructions
 

  • Add the peas to a saucepan of boiling water for 2 mins. Drain and quickly add to cold water to refresh. Drain and transfer to a large bowl and set aside.
  • Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook for about 3-4 minutes or until it starts to turn crisp. Add the pine nuts and stir regularly until they start to turn golden. Remove from the pan and place onto paper towel to absorb the excess fat and then add to the peas.
  • Throw the kale into the pan and quickly toss over high heat until just wilted. Add to the peas and bacon. Add the baby spinach to the bowl. Combine the dressing ingredients is a small jug (white balsamic vinegar, olive oil, tarragon, salt & pepper) and add to the pea mixture. Gently toss all the ingredients in the dressing and divide into 4 serving bowls. Serve.
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This recipe is proudly sponsored by Alpha Fresh Foods.