Harvest Layered Salad

Name: Harvest Layered Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 10-14 servings.
Ingredients: 2-1/2 cups shredded carrots; 2-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms; 2-1/2 cups shredded cabbage; 2-1/2 cups sliced zucchini; 1 small red onion, thinly sliced; 1 cup shredded Colby or cheddar cheese; DRESSING:; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1/8 teaspoon ground mustard; 1/8 teaspoon sugar; 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Unlike most layered salads that have a mayonnaise topping, this version features a tasty vinegar-and-oil dressing. I often double it to serve for special occasions.

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups shredded carrots
2-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
2-1/2 cups shredded cabbage
2-1/2 cups sliced zucchini
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup shredded Colby or cheddar cheese
DRESSING:
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/8 teaspoon ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a 3-1/2-qt. bowl, layer the first six ingredients in order listed. Combine all dressing ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well. Pour over salad and serve immediately.