Shelby’s Simple and Tasty Veggie Salad

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By Shelby Alton

SALAD INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup frozen peas
• ½ cup diced shallot
• ½ cup diced red pepper
• ½ cup diced tomato (take out seeds first)
• ½ cup grated carrot
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• ½ cup diced celery
• chopped scallions for garnish

DRESSING INGREDIENTS

• ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
• ⅓ cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

1. Thaw peas by running warm water over them. Drain well.
2. In a bowl mix salad ingredients.
3. Combine dressing ingredients and pour over the salad ingredients.
4. Serve on a bed of lettuce or on leaf lettuce. Garnish with chopped scallions.

This also make’s a complete meal with the addition of cooked rice and diced ham or crumbled cooked bacon.
Canned and drained corn or green beans are a great addition too. MSN