diff --git a/tests/pillar/minion_backup.sls b/tests/pillar/minion_backup.sls
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+salt:
+  minion:
+    enabled: true
+    backup: true
+    initial_data:
+      engine: backupninja
+      source: backup-node-host
+      host: original-salt-master-id