I threw this together the other night as an alternative for a regular tossed salad--and we all liked it! Very colorful and appealing, as well as delicious. Thought I'd pass it along.
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Use the amounts of each vegetable you want, and vary the seasoning according to taste.
Toss together in a bowl:
- sliced, diced raw zucchini (could also add yellow summer squash)
- diced mixed peppers: green, red, orange, yellow
- thinly sliced red onion
- sliced hearts of palm
- minced fresh garlic
Mix and pour this marinade over veggies:
- 1/3 c. apple cider vinegar (I like Braggs)
- 1/3 c. olive oil
- 1/2 tsp. to 1 tsp. mixed Italian herbs
- sea salt, a shake of pepper
Blend and chill well before serving.
This quick and yummy dressing can be used as a salad dressing, dip, or sandwich spread. Tastes amazingly like the commercial variety but without the chemicals and additives.
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In a bowl, blend with a whisk:
- 1/2 c. mayonnaise
- 1/2 c. plain yogurt, buttermilk, OR kefir
- 1 T. dried parsley flakes
- 1 tsp. each garlic powder & onion powder
- 1/2 - 1 tsp. salt
Adjust seasonings to taste. Chill and enjoy!