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Tossed Salad with Creamy Garlic Dressing

Tossed Salad with Creamy Garlic Dressing
Phyllis Hickey of Bedford, New Hampshire says, "I often mix some escarole and spinach with leaf lettuce for this salad. I always receive compliments on the pleasant dressing."
6-8 ServingsPrep: 10 min. Cook: 15 min. + cooling

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
  • 1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup Miracle Whip
  • 1-1/2 cups (12 ounces) sour cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 8 cups torn lettuce
  • 1 large carrot, shredded
  • 3 tablespoons bacon bits
  • Croutons, optional

Directions

  • In a small saucepan, combine the vinegar, water, onion, garlic;
  • simmer until the onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Add sugar; simmer
  • until dissolved. Cool to room temperature. Stir in the Miracle Whip,
  • sour cream, salt and pepper.
  • In a large salad bowl, toss the lettuce, carrots and bacon bits; add
  • dressing and toss to coat. Top with croutons if desired. Yield: 6-8
  • servings.
© Taste of Home 2013

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Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 cup) equals 245 calories, 19 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 37 mg cholesterol, 264 mg sodium, 13 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.
© Taste of Home 2013