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Colorful Pea Salad
 
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Prep Time: 1 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 11 Minutes
Servings: 9
A light buttermilk and herb dressing coats this colorful combination of vegetables.
Ingredients:
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 (16 ounce) package frozen peas
1 celery rib, thinly sliced
1/4 cup reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded (or you could use cheddar)
2 green onions, sliced
3 tablespoons buttermilk
1 tablespoon plain yogurt
1 1/2 teaspoons fat-free mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon cider vinegar or 1/2 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1/2-1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Directions:
1. In a saucepan, cook carrots for in water 2 minutes.
2. Add peas; cook 5 minutes.
3. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain again.
4. Place in bowl; add celery, cheese and onion.
5. Combine remaining ingredients and pour over pea mixture; toss to coat.
6. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
By RecipeOfHealth.com