Tossesd Salad with Creamy Garlic Dressing

By dashy_65

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
• 1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup Miracle Whip
• 1-1/2 cups (12 ounces) sour cream
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 8 cups torn lettuce
• 1 large carrot, shredded
• 3 tablespoons bacon bits
• Croutons, optional

Preparation

Step 1

In a small saucepan, combine the vinegar, water, onion, garlic; simmer until the onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Add sugar; simmer until dissolved. Cool to room temperature. Stir in the Miracle Whip, sour cream, salt and pepper.
In a large salad bowl, toss the lettuce, carrots and bacon bits; add dressing and toss to coat. Top with croutons if desired. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 cup) equals 245 calories, 19 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 37 mg cholesterol, 264 mg sodium, 13 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.