Spinach Cashew Salad

Ingredients

• 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

Poppy Seed Dressing:

• 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

Directions

1. 1

   Chop bacon and fry until crisp.

2. 2

   Drain on paper towel to remove as much excess fat as possible. Wash spinach and lettuce then tear leaves into bite size pieces.

3. 3

   Place in Salad bowl.

4. 4

   Add cashew pieces, grated cheese, and crumbled bacon.

5. 5

   Toss when ready to serve. Serve with poppy seed dressing.

6. 6

   NOTE: Fat grams may be reduced to 1 gram per serving if bacon and cashews are eliminated.

7. 7

   Each add approximately 3 grams of fat per serving.

8. 8

   Poppy Seed Dressing: Place all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.

9. 9

   Alternate method: finely grate onion, add remaining ingredients and beat with mixer until well blended.