Swiss Spinach Salad

Karrie Mollner is always on the lookout for healthy recipes to feed her active family. Both of her daughters, Alexis (16) and Madison (10), play hockey. Alexis is also on her school’s volleyball team and Madison is involved with soccer and track. This recipe has been one of her family’s favorites since they sampled it a couple of years ago at a potluck for Alexis’ volleyball team. CJK

Swiss Spinach Salad

(Karrie Mollner)

Salad

1 bunch romaine lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces

1 bunch spinach, torn into bite-sized pieces

6 oz. grated Swiss cheese

4 oz. cashews, roughly chopped

2 red apples, diced

Dressing

1 cup vegetable oil

1/3 cup white vinegar

1 tsp. salt

1/2 cup sugar*

1 tsp. dry mustard

1/2 tbsp. onion, chopped

1 1/2 tbsp. poppy seeds

Mix salad ingredients together. Blend ingredients for dressing. Pour dressing over salad immediately before serving.

Yield: 12 servings

A note from Karrie: *The original recipe called for 3/4 cup sugar in the dressing. I’ve adjusted it to only 1/2 cup — one could use even less depending upon their taste. A sugar substitute might also work. I love making this salad in the summer. The recipe yields a large amount so I usually make it for potlucks or other family gatherings — the salad bowl is emptied every time!

A note from Carol: Karrie is a case instructor at the Tribunal for the Diocese of St. Cloud. She and her husband, Kent, and their daughters are members of St. Francis Xavier Parish in Sartell, Minnesota.