RED PEPPER SALAD WITH PARSLEY DRESSING

Red Pepper Salad with Parsley Dressing image

A tangy sour cream dressing tops this colorful combination of veggies. "I get rave reviews whenever I serve this crunchy salad," relates Mary-Lynne Mason of Janesville, Wisconsin.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 cups torn Boston lettuce
2 cups watercress, stems removed
3-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 large sweet red peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces

Steps:

In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first eight ingredients; shake well. Refrigerate until serving. , In a salad bowl, combine the lettuce and watercress. Toss the mushrooms with lemon juice; add to greens. Top with red peppers. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 305mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges