SPINACH CASHEW SALAD

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When choosing salads as a low-fat diet choice be careful of ingredients used and the amount of dressing drizzled over the salad. Both can add up fat grams and calories quickly.

Provided by Winnipeg Mel

Categories     Free Of...

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 lb bacon
1/2 cup cashews, pieces
5 ounces spinach
1/2 head lettuce, about 8 ounces bagged
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
2/3 cup oil
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons red onions, finely grated
1 tablespoon poppy seed

Steps:

  • Chop bacon and fry until crisp.
  • Drain on paper towel to remove as much excess fat as possible. Wash spinach and lettuce then tear leaves into bite size pieces.
  • Place in Salad bowl.
  • Add cashew pieces, grated cheese, and crumbled bacon.
  • Toss when ready to serve. Serve with poppy seed dressing.
  • NOTE: Fat grams may be reduced to 1 gram per serving if bacon and cashews are eliminated.
  • Each add approximately 3 grams of fat per serving.
  • Poppy Seed Dressing: Place all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.
  • Alternate method: finely grate onion, add remaining ingredients and beat with mixer until well blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.3, Fat 37.1, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 24.8, Sodium 356.4, Carbohydrate 13.2, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 9.1, Protein 7.2

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