Two-Cheese Tossed Salad

Name: Two-Cheese Tossed Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 12-14 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1/2 cup chopped red onion; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/4 cup vinegar; 1 teaspoon poppy seeds; 1/2 teaspoon dried minced onion; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard; 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon salt; 5 cups torn fresh spinach; 5 cups torn iceberg lettuce; 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced; 1 cup 4% cottage cheese; 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese; 2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Colorful, hearty ingredients and a delectable dressing make second helpings of this salad hard to resist. Cottage cheese is an unusual but tasty addition. I never have to worry about storing leftovers. -Barbara Birk, American Fork, Utah

Ingredients

1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup vinegar
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
1/2 teaspoon dried minced onion
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon salt
5 cups torn fresh spinach
5 cups torn iceberg lettuce
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 cup 4% cottage cheese
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Directions

In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine the first eight ingredients. Refrigerate overnight. Just before serving, toss spinach, lettuce, mushrooms and cheeses in a large salad bowl. Shake dressing and pour over salad. Sprinkle with bacon.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 145 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 122mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.

Originally published as Two-Cheese Tossed Salad in Taste of Home April/May 1998

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pinkaster

Jun 4, 2009

This has been a favorite salad for several years now. It is the salad I take to potlucks and family gatherings. However, not being a mushroom fan, a pint of grape or cherry tomatoes instead of the mushrooms is much better.