MAKE-AHEAD SPINACH AND BOSTON LETTUCE SALAD

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Most of the work for this salad can be done ahead. I have made it a few times and my family and guests really enjoyed it. I got the recipe from the Canadian Living Barbecue plus Cookbook Summer 2005.

Provided by Heather in Barrie

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 cups Baby Spinach
4 cups torn boston lettuce
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onions or 1/2 cup radish
1 cup thinly sliced mushroom
1/3 cup havarti cheese (optional) or 1/3 cup goat cheese (optional)
1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds (optional) or 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts (optional)
1/4 cup oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or 2 tablespoons green onions
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pinch granulated sugar

Steps:

  • In large bowl, toss spinach with lettuce. Top with onion and mushrooms. (Salad may be covered and refrigerated for up to 4 hours).
  • Mix together dressing ingredients.
  • Pour dressing over greens. Add cheese and nuts if using. Toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.5, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 233, Carbohydrate 4.9, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 1.6, Protein 2.2

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