PIZZA SALAD WITH TOMATO VINAIGRETTE

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Many of the ingredients in a deluxe pizza go into this no-hassle salad. Feel free to substitute pepperoni for the Canadian bacon. The dressing is great on other salads, too.-Wendy Nickel, Kiester, MN

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 10-1/2 cups salad plus 3/4 cup leftover dressing.

Number Of Ingredients 18

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Ingredients

VINAIGRETTE:
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
SALAD:
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1/2 pound Canadian bacon, cut into thin strips
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges and seeded
1 medium green pepper, finely chopped
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
3 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon minced chives

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients. Chill until serving., In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, bacon, cheeses, tomatoes, pepper, olives, basil and chives. Just before serving, whisk dressing and drizzle 1 cup over salad; toss to coat. Save remaining dressing for another use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 392mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.