Spinach Salad with Zesty Blue Cheese Dressing

Categories: Salad- Salad Dressings- Slaw

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 2 tsp. Dijon mustard
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
• 2/3 cup olive oil
• 1 (4 oz.) pkg. crumbled blue cheese
• 1 (10 oz.) pkg. fresh spinach
• 1/2 (8 oz.) pkg. sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
• Creole Croutons:
• 5 (1-inch-thick) white bread slices, cubed
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
• 1/2 Tbsp. Creole seasoning

Directions

1. Whisk together first 4 ingredients; gradually whisk in oil. Add cheese, and stir gently.
2. Combine spinach and next 3 ingredients; drizzle with dressing, tossing to coat. Sprinkle with Creole Croutons. Serve immediately.

3. Creole Croutons:

4. Combine all ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag; seal bag, and shake to coat.
5. Arrange seasoned bread cubes in an even layer on an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet.
6. Bake at 300 degrees for 30 minutes or until croutons are crisp and golden.

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