Three-Green Salad
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. + chilling
YIELD: 12 servings (about 3/4 cup dressing).
For a crisp, refreshing side dish, this tasty salad can't be beat. It's the perfect salad to go with lasagna. —Gina Squires, Salem, Oregon
Ingredients
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4 cups torn iceberg lettuce
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4 cups torn leaf lettuce
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4 cups torn fresh spinach
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1 medium cucumber, sliced
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2 carrots, sliced
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2 celery ribs, sliced
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6 fresh broccoli florets, sliced
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3 fresh cauliflowerets, sliced
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6 radishes, sliced
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4 green onions, sliced
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5 fresh mushrooms, sliced
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ITALIAN DRESSING:
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1/3 cup olive oil
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1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
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2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
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1 teaspoon sugar
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1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
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1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/4 teaspoon dried basil
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Pinch salt and pepper
Directions
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1.
In a large salad bowl, toss the greens and vegetables. Cover and chill. In a blender, combine all dressing ingredients; cover and process until blended. Pour into a jar with tight-fitting lid; chill for at least 30 minutes.
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2.
Shake dressing before serving; pour desired amount over salad and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts
1 cup salad with 1 tablespoon dressing: 136 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 51mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 vegetable.
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