EatingWell: Serving up layers of flavor
1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
3 strips cooked bacon, crumbled
Place lettuce in a large bowl. Layer peas, bell pepper, tomatoes, celery and scallions on top.
Whisk yogurt, mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar to taste, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a medium bowl until smooth. Spread the dressing evenly over the top of the salad (an offset spatula is handy for this, if you have one). Sprinkle with cheese, basil and bacon. Serve room temperature or chilled.
Recipe nutrition: Per serving: 83 calories; 4 g fat (1 g sat, 0 g mono); 7 mg cholesterol; 10 g carbohydrate; 2 g added sugars; 5 g total sugars; 5 g protein; 2 g fiber; 354 mg sodium; 233 mg potassium.
Nutrition bonus: Vitamin C (70 percent daily value), Vitamin A (60 percent dv).
1/2 Carbohydrate Serving(s)
Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 lean meat, 1/2 fat
(EatingWell is a magazine and website devoted to healthy eating as a way of life. Online at www.eatingwell.com.)
