SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE DRESSING

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This salad is a tradition in my home each Christmas. The chunky blue cheese dressing coats the lettuce beautifully. Toss in extra vegetables to suit your family's taste. -Shirley Bedzis, San Diego, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 14-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

DRESSING:
1 cup 4% cottage cheese
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese, divided
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
SALAD:
12 cups torn Bibb or Boston lettuce
2 cups cherry tomatoes
1 small red onion, sliced
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
2 cups seasoned salad croutons

Steps:

In a blender, combine the cottage cheese, 1/4 cup blue cheese, mayonnaise, yogurt, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper. Cover and process until smooth. , Pour into a small bowl; stir in the remaining blue cheese. Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours. In a large bowl, toss the lettuce, tomatoes, onion, olives and croutons. Serve with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 267mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.