Spinach Grape Salad

This is a recipe we first tried when Whitney Baker made it while we were in Idaho this past summer. My kids loved it and say it's pretty much the only way they'll eat fresh spinach.

SALAD

1 Pkg fresh washed spinach
1 Head of Romaine lettuce washed and chopped up (or bag)
1/2 C. Cottage Cheese (I use large curd and drain it through a slotted spoon before tossing in salad)
3/4 C. to 1 C. grated cheese
5 strips of Bacon, cooked & crumbled (or bacon bits)
2 cups Red Grapes (I usually slice them in half)
1/2 diced Red Onion
optional additions: hard boiled eggs, mushrooms & sunflower seeds

DRESSING

1 TO 1 1/2 tsp. Poppy Seeds
1 C. Olive Oil
1/2 to 3/4 C. white vinegar or red wine vinegar (I use red wine vinegar)
1/2 to 3/4 C. Sugar
1/2 to 2 Tbsp of chopped Red Onion
1 to 1 1/2 tsp. Salt
1/2 to 3/4 tsp. dry Mustard

Blend together in blender. Pour some of the dressing over diced red onions and mushrooms to marinate for 2 hours, if desired.
Pour over salad and enjoy.