Antipasto Tossed Salad

Name: Antipasto Tossed Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 16 servings.
Ingredients: 1-3/4 cups thinly sliced halved zucchini; 1-1/2 cups fresh cauliflowerets; 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions; 1 cup reduced-fat Italian salad dressing; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 12 cups torn romaine; 2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges; 4 large fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced; 4 ounces sliced turkey salami, julienned; 4 ounces reduced-fat provolone cheese, julienned; 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained; 1 cup fat-free Italian croutons; 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

This is one of the few lettuce salads my husband will eat! Adding lemon juice to bottled dressing is an easy way to give it homemade flair.

Ingredients

1-3/4 cups thinly sliced halved zucchini
1-1/2 cups fresh cauliflowerets
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
1 cup reduced-fat Italian salad dressing
1 tablespoon lemon juice
12 cups torn romaine
2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
4 large fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced
4 ounces sliced turkey salami, julienned
4 ounces reduced-fat provolone cheese, julienned
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 cup fat-free Italian croutons
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the zucchini, cauliflower and onions. Combine the salad dressing and lemon juice; pour over vegetables and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Just before serving, combine the romaine, tomatoes, mushrooms, salami, provolone and olives in a serving bowl. Add marinated vegetables; toss to coat. Top with the croutons and Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 86 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 329mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 lean meat, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Antipasto Tossed Salad in Light & Tasty June/July 2001