TOSSED SALAD WITH CREAMY GARLIC DRESSING

Tossed Salad with Creamy Garlic Dressing image

Phyllis Hickey of Bedford, New Hampshire says, "I often mix some escarole and spinach with leaf lettuce for this salad. I always receive compliments on the pleasant dressing."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup Miracle Whip
1-1/2 cups sour cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 cups torn lettuce
1 large carrot, shredded
3 tablespoons bacon bits
Croutons, optional

Steps:

In a small saucepan, combine the vinegar, water, onion, garlic; simmer until the onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Add sugar; simmer until dissolved. Cool to room temperature. Stir in the Miracle Whip, sour cream, salt and pepper. , In a large salad bowl, toss the lettuce, carrots and bacon bits; add dressing and toss to coat. Top with croutons if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Fat 19g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 264mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.