Hearty Spinach Salad
Ground beef turns an ordinary spinach salad into a main dish. Minced garlic adds just the right amount of zip. You can easily substitute any type of lettuce for the spinach. - Rita Goshaw, South Milwaukee, Wisconsin14 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 10 min.
Ingredients
- 1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach, torn
- 1 pound ground beef, cooked and drained
- 2 large tomatoes, cut into wedges
- 2 cups (4 ounces each) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Salad dressing of your choice
Directions
- In a large salad bowl, toss the spinach, beef, tomatoes, cheese,
- mushrooms, garlic, salt and pepper. Drizzle with salad dressing;
- toss to coat. Yield: 14 servings.
When putting a garlic clove through a garlic press, there's no need to peel it first. Just pop a clove into the press and squeeze. The garlic gets pushed out, but the skin stays in the press.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 120 calories, 8 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 33 mg cholesterol, 137 mg sodium, 3 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 10 g protein.
Wine: Light-Bodied White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.