Mosaic Salad Recipe

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"This pretty salad combines garden-fresh ingredients to create a colorful side dish," says Maria Regakis from her home in Somerville, Massachusetts. It would be a great addition to a barbecue or picnic. TIP: "I like to chill it a few hours to blend the flavors," she notes.

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Mosaic Salad Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
  • Yield: 6-8 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 medium cucumber, sliced
  • 2 medium yellow summer squash, sliced
  • 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
  • DRESSING:
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

  • Arrange the cucumber, squash and tomatoes on a large serving platter. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake well. Drizzle over salad. Serve immediately. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 87 calories, 7 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 78 mg sodium, 6 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 1 g protein.

Originally published as Mosaic Salad in Quick Cooking July/August 2005, p16

Tip

Crunchy Cucumbers

If you want the cucumbers in your salad to be cool and crunchy, just chill them overnight in ice water. You’ll be delighted with the results…and so will everyone else! —Ruby W., Bogalusa, Louisiana

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