Tossed Salad With Creamy Garlic Dressing

• 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 sour cream
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 8 cups torn lettuce
• 1 large carrot, shredded
• 3 tablespoons bacon bits
• Croutons, optional

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.
2. In a large salad bowl, toss the lettuce, carrots and bacon bits; add dressing and toss to coat. Top with croutons if desired.

red wine vinegar, water, onion, garlic, sugar, miracle, sour cream, salt, pepper, torn lettuce, carrot, bacon bits, croutons

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/tossed-salad-with-creamy-garlic-dressing/ (may not work)