COLORFUL VEGETABLE SALAD

COLORFUL VEGETABLE SALAD image

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cup broccoli florets (use kitchen shears, it's so easy)
1 1/2 cup green or yellow summer squash, split & sliced
10 radishes, halved & sliced
1 large red bell pepper cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cucumber peeled, halved, seeded & chopped into bite-sized pieces
1 cup of small cherry tomatoes (if they are a tad large, cut them in half)
Other ideas: cauliflower, red onion, peas, banana peppers, etc.

Steps:

Toss all ingredients in store bought Italian salad dressing (1/2 cup) OR use "Good Seasons Italian" OR make your own by using about 1/2 cup of olive oil, 1/4 cup of vinegar (I like rice wine vinegar), salt & pepper, and other spices to your liking. Cilantro or mint are also nice additions. I have also added shredded cheese or crunchy croutons just before serving too! Let this marinate for at least an hour. Overnight is fine. If using store bought dressing add another 1/4 cup just before serving to jazz it up.