Hearty spaetzle salad

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 250 g spaetzle
• Salt
• 2 stalk(s) leeks, thin
• 200 g bacon, streaky
• 1 large red bell pepper(s)
• 2 tbsp vinegar
• 3 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp mustard, medium hot
• black pepper

Instructions

Working time approx. 30 minutes; Total time approx. 30 minutes

Cook the spaetzle in plenty of boiling salted water according to the package instructions for about 15 minutes. Drain in a sieve, rinse under ice-cold water, drain well, and let cool. Trim the leeks, slit them lengthwise, rinse thoroughly, and cut into fine rings. Blanch them in boiling salted water for 1/2 minute, then refresh in ice-cold water and drain well. Cut the streaky bacon into small cubes and fry in a non-stick pan until crispy. Remove from the pan and drain on kitchen paper. Trim, wash, and dice the bell pepper. In a large bowl, mix together the vinegar, oil, mustard, salt, and pepper until creamy. Add the spaetzle, bacon cubes, leek rings, and bell pepper cubes and mix. Cover and let marinate for 20 minutes.