Big Cheese Walnut Salad

Description
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Ingredients

 * 2/3 cup vegetable oil
 * 2/3 cup white wine vinegar
 * 2 cloves garlic, crushed
 * 1 tablespoon sugar
 * 1 teaspoon oregano leaves, crushed
 * 1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves, crushed
 * 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce*
 * Salt to taste (optional)
 * 2 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced
 * 2 cups cooked rice
 * 2 cups (8 ounces) diced Swiss cheese
 * Lettuce leaves
 * 16 cherry tomatoes, cut in half
 * 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped and toasted**

Directions

 * Combine oil, vinegar, garlic, sugar, oregano, thyme, pepper sauce and salt.


 * Add mushrooms; marinate in refrigerator several hours.


 * Drain dressing; reserve.

*Combine mushrooms, rice and cheese.


 * Spoon over lettuce; garnish with cherry tomatoes.


 * Sprinkle with walnuts. Serve with additional dressing, if desired.