CHILLED VEGETABLE MEDLEY

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This medley of healthy, colorful vegetables includes julienne strips of zucchini, carrot, sweet red pepper, and yellow squash. Using a sugar substitute adds a subtle sweetness to the dressing without all the carbohydrates and calories.

Provided by Feast Your Eyes

Categories Peppers

Time 28m

Yield 7-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

2 cups water
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granule
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
2 medium zucchini, cut into julienne strips
2 medium yellow squash, cut into julienne strips
2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into julienne strips
1 medium size sweet red pepper, cut into julienne strips
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
1/2 cup sugar substitute
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons green onions, roughly chopped

Steps:

Combine the first seven (7) ingredients in a large skillet; bring to a boil.
Add the zucchini, squash, carrots and red pepper; cover and reduce the heat. Simmer for 6 to 8 minutes or until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
Drain well; rinse in cold water.
Transfer the vegetables to a serving dish, add the celery seed and toss well. Set aside.
In a small saucepan, combine the salad dressing, sugar substitute, vinegar and water; cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil. Pour over the vegetables.
Cover and refrigerate until chilled, stirring several times. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.9, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 357, Carbohydrate 19.5, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 14.7, Protein 2.2

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