SPINACH SALAD WITH HAM AND
GARLIC DRESSING
 
1/4 c. + 2 tbsp. plain low fat yogurt
1/4 c. low fat sour cream
2 tbsp. skim milk
1 tsp. finely chopped fresh basil
1 tsp. finely chopped chives
1/2 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
1 sm. clove garlic, minced
6 (1 oz.) slices white bread
1 lg. clove garlic, halved
Vegetable cooking spray
1/4 c. sliced shallot

One small clove garlic, minced, 7 ounces thinly sliced lower salt deli ham, cut into 1/4" thick wedges. Combine first 7 ingredients in a bowl; stir well. Cover and chill 1 hour.

Bread slices in single layer on baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Lightly rub garlic on both sides of bread. Trim bread crust and discard. Cut bread slice into 4 triangles. Coat a large non stick skillet with cooking spray. Place over medium heat until hot. Add shallot, 1 clove minced garlic, saute 3 minutes. Add ham, saute 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Combine spinach, mushrooms and tomatoes in large bowl. Add ham mixture, tossing gently. Serve salad with dressing and croutons. Yield: 6 servings. 2 cups salad and 2 tablespoons dressing and 4 croutons.

 

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