Summer Salad with Lite Italian Dressing

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Makes 8 Servings

Ingredients

For the Dressing:

• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (or 1 fresh clove, chopped)
• 1 teaspoon Italian herb mix
• 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup vinegar (white or white wine)
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup water

For the Salad:

• Salad greens, mixed
• 1 cup cucumber, diced
• 1 cup carrots, sliced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup shredded cheese

Directions

1. Add all dressing ingredients in a pint-sized jar with lid.
2. Shake well to mix.
3. Mix salad vegetables all together.
4. Drizzle dressing over salad and store extra in the refrigerator.
   Sprinkle salad with cheese.

Recipe adapted from: Washington State University Extension, Favorite Recipes for Family Meal, MyPlate Kitchen
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