BACON SWISS ROMAINE SALAD

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This yummy salad features Swiss cheese, crispy bacon and crunchy cashews with a swift, from-scratch dressing. "I'm frequently asked for the recipe when I share this salad at get togethers," Heather Koetsier relates from Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

4 cups torn romaine
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
3/4 cup real bacon bits
1/2 cup salted cashews
DRESSING:
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon dried minced onion
1/4 teaspoon poppy seeds
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
Dash salt

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the romaine, cheese, bacon and cashews. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake well. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 19g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 607mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 13g protein.