Swiss Tossed Salad

Name: Swiss Tossed Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8-10 servings
Ingredients: 12 bacon strips, diced; 1 bunch red leaf lettuce, torn (about 10 cups); 1 small red onion, julienned; 1 block (8 ounces) Swiss cheese, cubed; 1/4 cup sliced ripe olives; 1/3 cup mayonnaise; 1/3 cup sour cream

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 8-10 servings

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Test Kitchen Approved

This simple green salad requires just a few ingredients, yet its blend of flavors and combination of textures make it seem special. You can toss all the ingredients with the basic dressing or dollop it over individual servings. —Sherian Peterson High Ridge, Missouri

Ingredients

12 bacon strips, diced
1 bunch red leaf lettuce, torn (about 10 cups)
1 small red onion, julienned
1 block (8 ounces) Swiss cheese, cubed
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sour cream

Directions

In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. In a large bowl, combine lettuce, onion, cheese, olives and bacon. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and sour cream. Serve with the salad.

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