TWO-CHEESE TOSSED SALAD

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Colorful, hearty ingredients and a delectable dressing make second helpings of this salad hard to resist. Cottage cheese is an unusual but tasty addition. I never have to worry about storing leftovers. -Barbara Birk, American Fork, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup vinegar
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
1/2 teaspoon dried minced onion
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon salt
5 cups torn fresh spinach
5 cups torn iceberg lettuce
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 cup 4% cottage cheese
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine the first eight ingredients. Refrigerate overnight. Just before serving, toss spinach, lettuce, mushrooms and cheeses in a large salad bowl. Shake dressing and pour over salad. Sprinkle with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 122mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.