SPICY CRUNCHY VEGGIES

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This simple salad offers a lot of crunch and plenty of spice. I like topping it off with ranch-flavored almonds instead of toasting them myself. -Grady Jones, Midland, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup fresh cauliflowerets
1/4 cup julienned carrot
2 tablespoons chopped sweet red pepper
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 ounces reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese, cut into small cubes
2 tablespoons fat-free plain yogurt
2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon salt-free spicy seasoning blend
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Stir in cheese. In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, seasoning blend and salt. Stir into vegetable mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 281mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges