Simple Mixed Green Salad

I promised you all “A Salad a Day” – oh wait a minute – I promised I would EAT A SALAD A DAY for the next 30 DAYS.

Join me and start out the New Year by getting healthy by feeding your body healthy salads over the next 30 days.

There is an old saying “You are what you eat” – there is so much truth in those few words – simple as it is you are what you eat.

Get healthy with me by giving your body lots of delicious raw fresh vegetables, salads and fiber.

Here is a simple Mixed Salad with Creamy Italian Dressing – you can leave out the mayo in the dressing if you are watching your fat intake.

Dressing

¼ cup Olive Oil

¼ cup red wine vinegar

½ teaspoon Italian seasoning

¼ teaspoon garlic powder

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1 tablespoon mayonnaise

¼  teaspoon Salt

Fresh ground pepper

Dressing: In small mixing bowl add all ingredients and mix well until all ingredients are blended. You can also use a blender.

Salad assembly: In large flat salad bowl layer lettuce, red onion, tomatoes, cucumber, purple cabbage, black olives, blue cheese and peppers. Drizzle with dressing and serve immediately.