Cherry Tomato, Baby Spinach and Mushroom Salad In Cheese Baskets

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   Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

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   Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.

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   Line baking sheet with parchment paper, and then spray paper with cooking spray or you can use baking mats.

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   Place 1/2 cup shredded cheese on half of the baking sheet and shape into circle about 5 inches in diameter.

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   Form a second circle on other half of baking sheet.

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   Bake for about 4 minutes, or until cheese is golden around edges, watch very carefully, do not let burn.

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   Using a wide thin spatula (depending on the size of your circle you may need two) carefully turn cheese rounds over.

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   Bake for about 2 minutes longer, or until golden color around edges and set in center.

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   Using the spatula, carefully remove rounds and drape them over very small round bowls, like baskets.

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    Let cool while shaped over small round bowls.

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    Repeat with remaining cheese to make 2 more circles.

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    In a medium bowl, combine mushrooms, tomatoes, spinach, and onion.

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    Add prepared dressing and toss to combine.

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    To serve, place a cheese basket on each of 4 salad plates and then top with salad.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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