Garden Delight

All the ingredients in this salad are shredded or diced, so when the zesty balsamic vinaigrette is drizzled on, every tiny morsel of salad is coated and glistening with flavor. Chill and serve to six.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 103 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 carrots, shredded
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 2 green bell peppers, diced
• 1 (.7 ounce) package dry Italian-style salad dressing mix
• ½ red onion, chopped
• 1 cucumber, cleaned and diced
• ¾ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• ⅛ cup balsamic vinegar
• ⅛ cup white wine vinegar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the carrots, celery, bell peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes, onion and cheese.

Step 2

Prepare the dressing according to the directions, however substitute 1/8 cup balsamic vinegar for half of the white wine vinegar the directions ask for. Drizzle the dressing over the vegetables until well coated and toss. Chill for 30 minutes and serve.