Salad of Yum!

This is one of my favorites, I am always finding reasons to make it!

 

Dressing:   

1 cup oil 

1/2 cup white vinegar 

3/4 cup sugar 

1 tsp salt (I don't use quite this much) 

1 tsp dry mustard 

1 TBS poppy seeds 

1 sm red onion, sliced thin (just a bit in dressing and toss the rest of onion in salad)  

Combine ingredients oil through mustard in a blender until well blended.  Then stir in poppy seeds and onion.  Marinate dressing over night.  Toss with salad fixings right before serving.  

Salad: 

Spinach (I use 1 or 2 small bags) 

1 head lettuce (Romaine) - chopped 

8 oz mozzarella or Swiss cheese, grated 

1/4-1/2 lb bacon, crumbled 

1 cup cottage cheese 

8 oz sliced mushrooms 

1 cup craisins or apples 

3-4 chopped boiled eggs 

You can make more or less depending how many you want to serve. You could also add almonds and avocado. I have also been wanting to try dried blueberries instead of craisins. This salad is perfect with grilled chicken and rolls.