Cottage Cheese Spinach Salad

Name: Cottage Cheese Spinach Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach, torn; 1-1/2 cups 4% cottage cheese; 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted; 1/2 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons white vinegar; 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Yield 10 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Even folks who don't care for spinach enjoy this distinctive salad. The creamy dressing is a bit sweet, and cottage cheese assures that this dish is extra hearty and satisfying. We love the unusual combination of ingredients.

Ingredients

1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach, torn
1-1/2 cups 4% cottage cheese
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons white vinegar
2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard

Directions

In a large serving bowl, layer half of the spinach, cottage cheese and pecans. Repeat layers. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 121 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 257mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.

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