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Spinach Salad

Spinach Salad

This unique full flavored spinach salad. The marinated mushrooms and onions add to the amazing flavor of this salad. This salad pairs well with any main course dish or as a meal all on it's own!
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8 -10 servings
Calories 820 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package spinach leaves
  • 1 head of Romaine lettuce
  • 1 Cup cottage cheese
  • 3/4 pound grated Swiss Cheese
  • 1/2 lb bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1 purple onion-thinly sliced rings cut in half
  • 3/4 lbs sliced fresh mushrooms

Dressing:

  • 1 1/2 TBS poppy seeds
  • 3/4 C White vinegar
  • 1 1/2 cup oil
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 TBS grated onion or onion flakes
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 tsp dry mustard

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl mix together all the dressing ingredients. Add in slice mushrooms and slice red onions. Cover and marinate for 2 hours.
  • Assemble remaining salad ingredients. Right before serving scoop out mushrooms and onions and add to salad. Drizzle with a small amount of dressing and toss. If more dressing is needed add more dressing and toss again.

Nutrition

Serving: 11/2 cupsCalories: 820kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 27gFat: 66gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 48gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 1067mgFiber: 4gSugar: 23g
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