Healthified Layered Vegetable Salad

 

6

cups torn mixed salad greens, such as Italian blend

2

cups small broccoli florets

1

cup shredded carrots

2

cups Green Giant® Valley Fresh Steamers™ frozen sweet peas, cooked, drained

1

medium red bell pepper, cut into thin bite-size strips

2

medium stalks celery, thinly sliced (1 cup)

6

slices bacon, crisply cooked, drained and crumbled

5

medium green onions, thinly sliced (5 tablespoons)

3/4

cup reduced-fat mayonnaise

3/4

cup buttermilk

2

tablespoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves

1/2

teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel

1

teaspoon lemon juice

1/4

teaspoon pepper

1/2

cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese (2 oz)

• 1 Place salad greens in large salad bowl. In order given, layer remaining salad ingredients over greens.
• 2 In small bowl, mix all dressing ingredients except cheese until well blended. Spoon dressing over salad; sprinkle with cheese. Toss salad to coat.