Bacon Swiss Tossed Salad

Description: This yummy salad features Swiss cheese, crispy bacon and crunchy cashews with a swift, from-scratch dressing.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups torn romaine lettuce
• 1 cup shredded swiss cheese
• 3/4 cup bacon bits
• 1/2 cup salted cashews
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon dried onion flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon poppy seed
• 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1 dash salt

Steps:

1. In a large bowl, combine the romaine, cheese, bacon and cashews. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake well. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.