Big Cheese Walnut Salad

Description
Makes 4 servings.

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.