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Christmas Tossed Salad

When everyone comes home for the holidays, we turn Christmas dinner into a party. This is one of the salads we've come to enjoy.





List of Ingredients



• 1 head Romaine or mixed greens
  
• 1 package spinach, stemmed
  
• 1 small jar capers
  
• 1/4 pound feta cheese, crumbled
  
• 1/4 pound Swiss cheese, julienned
  
• 2 cups roasted nuts, preferably walnuts or pecans
  
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
  
• Dressing:
  
• 1 cup mayonnaise, low-fat
  
• 1 cup buttermilk
  
• 1/2 cup low-fat sour cream
  
• 1 bunch green onions, minced
  
• 1 clover garlic, minced
  
• 3-4 tablespoons fresh parsley
  
• 1/2 teaspoon onion salt
  
• Topping:
  
• 6 slices bacon, fried and crumbled
  
• 2 cups home-made croutons
  
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  






Instructions



1. In a large bowl, toss first 8 ingredients (Romaine through cranberries) together.
   
2. Make dressing with next 7 ingredients (mayonnaise through onion salt). Pour over salad in bowl.
   
3. Top with crumbled bacon and croutons. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese overall.
   






Final Comments


This salad is also good undressed with several dressings available for diners to choose. I like honey-mustard, Catalina, or a garlic vinaigrette.