Fiesta Mixed Greens

Name: Fiesta Mixed Greens
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 4 cups torn mixed salad greens; 1 large tomato, chopped; 1 medium sweet yellow pepper, chopped; 3/4 cup pimiento-stuffed olives; 1 celery rib, chopped; 1 green onion, chopped; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons white wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon salsa; 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt; 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/8 teaspoon dried cilantro flakes; 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/8 teaspoon pepper

"Precut ingredients also take the effort out of Fiesta Mixed Greens, Sherri declares. "It's a colorful and refreshing side dish. Add leftover turkey, chicken or ham for a hearty lunch salad or cool summer main course."

Ingredients

4 cups torn mixed salad greens
1 large tomato, chopped
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, chopped
3/4 cup pimiento-stuffed olives
1 celery rib, chopped
1 green onion, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon salsa
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon dried cilantro flakes
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a salad bowl, combine the greens, tomato, yellow pepper, olives, celery and onion. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well. Just before serving, drizzle over salad; toss to coat.

Originally published as Fiesta Mixed Greens in Quick Cooking May/June 2001