Mixed Vegetable Salad ( Insalata Mista )

By shauna

Ingredients

• 1/2 English Cucumber, cubed
• 1 Sweet Red, Orange or Yellow Pepper, seeded & cut into chunks
• 1 Carrot, thinly sliced
• 1 Stalk Celery, sliced
• 1/2 Sm. White Sweet Onion, cut into chunks
• 1 C. Bocconcini Pearls
• 2 Tomatoes, cut into thick wedges
• 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
• 1/4 C. Red Wine Vinegar
• 2 Tbsp. Prepared Basil Pesto
• 1 Garlic Clove, minced
• 1/4 C. Flat- Leaf Italian Parsley, chopped
• Salt & Pepper to taste

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

In a lg. bowl, combine cucumber, peppers, carrot, celery, onion, cheese, & tomatoes. In a sm. bowl, combine olive oil, vinegar, pesto, garlic, parsley, salt & pepper. Add to salad & toss gently. Chill in refrigerator for 1 hr. to blend flavors. Drizzle desired amount on salad. Serve with crusty bread.