ITALIAN FRESH VEGETABLE SALAD

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Garden-fresh veggies are a hit at community potlucks. I carry the dressing in a mason jar to add just before serving. - Jeanette Hildebrand, Stafford, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 24 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 21

SALAD:
1 bunch romaine, torn
4 cups fresh baby spinach
2 cups grape tomatoes
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and quartered
1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
1 small green pepper, sliced
1 small sweet red pepper, sliced
1 cup thinly sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
VINAIGRETTE:
2/3 cup canola oil
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the salad ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients., Just before serving, pour 3/4 cup vinaigrette over salad; toss to coat. Refrigerate remaining vinaigrette for another use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 149mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Shanna Turner
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I'm always looking for new salad recipes, and this one looks like a keeper.


Taco
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This salad is definitely on my list of recipes to try.


Pandhi Faqeer
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I can't wait to try this salad! It looks so delicious.


Silver Grace
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


BDD Hk Rakib Gaming
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I'm not usually a fan of salads, but this one is amazing! The flavors are incredible.


Karime Medina
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Dewmi Chamodya
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This salad is delicious! The dressing is perfectly balanced and the vegetables are crisp and flavorful.


Faisal Verified
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This is my go-to salad recipe for summer gatherings. It's always a crowd-pleaser!


Felicia Buckner
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and always a hit at potlucks.


Camry Norine
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful! The combination of fresh vegetables, herbs, and tangy dressing is perfect for a summer meal.