Makeover Silverglade Salad
Light & Tasty
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We turned a calorie-laden salad into a light and delicious medley you can feel good about serving. Dressed up with a variety of toppings and a tasty dressing, it's sure to be a hit!
SERVINGS: 15
CATEGORY: Lower Fat
METHOD:
TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
Ingredients:
- 6 cups torn green leaf lettuce
- 6 cups torn red leaf lettuce
- 4 cups seedless red grapes, halved
- 1/2 pound reduced-fat Swiss cheese, julienned
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded fat-free cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/3 cup white wine vinegar
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- 5 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1-1/2 cups honey roasted soy nuts
- 4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
Directions:
In a large bowl, combine the lettuces, grapes and cheeses. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the water, vinegar, oil, brown sugar and mustard; shake well.
Add onions to the dressing; pour over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with soy nuts and bacon. Serve immediately. Yield: 15 servings (1 cup each).