Vegetable Salad Recipe: Italian Spinach & Mushroom Salad

Italian Spinach & Mushroom Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 (10-ounce) package fresh spinach leaves, rinsed and patted dry
• 1 (8-ounce) package sliced baby bella or button mushrooms
• 1/4 cup whipped cream cheese, added to salad by small spoonfuls
• 1 (19-ounce) can chick peas or garbanzos, thoroughly rinsed and drained
• 1/3 cup crumbled crispy cooked bacon
• Seasoned croutons
• 1/2 cup your favorite Italian dressing

Procedures:

1. In large salad bowl, combine all ingredients except dressing. Drizzle with Italian dressing; toss gently. Serve, if desired, with additional dressing.

Makes 4 servings.