THE BRIGANTINE'S SPINACH SALAD

The Brigantine's Spinach Salad image

Provided by San Marcos Sunshine

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb fresh baby spinach leaves
2 -3 hard-boiled eggs, finely chopped (reserve)
2 -3 tomatoes, finely diced
4 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled (reserve)
1 1/8 cups cottage cheese, small curd
3/4 cup salad oil
1/4 cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon red onion, minced
2 1/4 teaspoons poppy seeds
3/4 teaspoon dried mustard
3/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Mix all salad ingredients well, reserving chopped egg & bacon. Refrigerate until serving time.
Just before serving, toss with dressing and top with crumbled bacon & chopped egg.
Note: If you can find cottage cheese with chives, it's better than plain. I also substitute chopped shallot for the red onion. Dressing quantity is ample. Add just enough to moisten salad and use remaining in another recipe.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433.8, Fat 38.3, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 86.8, Sodium 659.9, Carbohydrate 12.7, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 8.3, Protein 11.6