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Bacon, Spinach, and Poppyseed Salad

Just the yummiest spinach salad ever. No biggie.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Course: Salad
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 1 T dehydrated onion flakes
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 cup oil, (I prefer avocado oil for the mild flavor)
  • 1/2 cup vinegar (red wine or apple cider)
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp dried mustard powder BLEND IN BLENDER, THEN ADD
  • 1 T poppy seeds
Salad
  • 4-5 big handfuls of spinach
  • 1 head iceberg lettuce, washed, dried, and chopped
  • 1/8 red onion, sliced or diced
  • 1/2 to 1 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 3/4 cup Swiss or mozzarella cheese, grated or cubed
  • 1 cup cottage cheese

Method
 

Dressing
  1. Once the poppy seeds are added to the dressing, don’t blend but gently stir them in with a spoon. Add dressing to a jar and refrigerate until you are ready to eat.
Salad
  1. Combine spinach, iceberg, and cottage cheese. Toss together with the desired amount of salad dressing, then add salad toppings such as cheese, bacon, and onion. Serve immediately.