Spinach and Cheddar Salad

The classic spinach, red onion and bacon salad with a cheddar cheese twist and tossed in a red wine vinaigrette.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 (10-ounce) bag washed baby spinach leaves or torn spinach leaves
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded or finely-diced, smoked or sharp Wisconsin Cheddar Cheese
1/3 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
1/4 cup thin red onion rings or strips
1/4 cup thinly sliced radishes (optional)
1/3 cup bottled red wine or raspberry vinaigrette salad dressing
1 hard-cooked egg, chopped (optional)
1/2 cup herb or garlic croutons

Cooking Directions:

1. In a large bowl, combine spinach, cheese, bacon bits, red onion and, if desired, radishes.
2. Add dressing; toss well and transfer to serving plates.
3. Top with egg and croutons, if desired.

Makes 4 side dish or 2 main dish servings.

Recipe and photograph courtesy of Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, Inc.