AN AMERICAN QUILT CHOPPED SALAD

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From Richard Simmons "Farewell to Fat" cookbook If you try it let me know how it tasted, Thks

Provided by FranBow

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 teaspoon garlic, minced
2 tablespoons red onions, finely diced
2 tablespoons mustard, Dijon style
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce, reduced sodium
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon arrowroot (or cornstarch)
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cucumber (peeled or unpeeled)
1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup carrot, finely chopped
1/2 cup green beans, finely chopped
1/2 cup corn, frozen thawed or 1/2 cup corn, canned drained
1/2 cup radicchio or 1/2 cup red cabbage, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Dressing: Place all ingredients into blender and blend until well mixed. there will be little pieces of onion. Pour into samll saucepan and heat gently,. stirring. Do not boil. Let cool and then chill. you should have about 3/4 cup dressing.
  • In serving bowl combine all vegetables. Chill.
  • Just before serving, add 1/4 cup dressing and toss to combine.
  • Taste and add more dressing if you like.
  • Arrange each portion of salad on a lettuce leaf or red cabbage leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.5, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 762.3, Carbohydrate 20.9, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 7.4, Protein 3.5

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