Recipe: Seven Layer Italian Salad (Light)

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Seven Layer Italian Salad (Light)
Courtesy of Dale & Gail Shipp, Columbia, MD
Yield: 8 Servings

SALAD
3 cups shredded Iceberg Lettuce
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut Into thin strips
1 medium cucumber, sliced
2 cups diced tomatoes
1 medium yellow pepper, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 cup thinly sliced celery
3/4 cup sliced green onions

DRESSING
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup water
1 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
1 tsp minced fresh garlic
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp hot sauce

TOPPINGS
1/2 cup Shredded nonfat mozzarella cheese
1 small Sweet red pepper, cut into rings

Layer fist seven ingredients in a 3 quart glass bowl. Combine vinegar and next seven ingredients in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Pour
vinegar mixture over vegetable layers. Sprinkle with cheese.

Cover and chill.

Garnish with red pepper rings.