Seven-Layer Salad

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10 servings, about 1 cup each

Active Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

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Ingredients

  • INGREDIENTS
  • 8 cups shredded romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
  • 1 medium yellow bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup halved grape tomatoes , or quartered cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup sliced celery
  • 1/2 cup sliced scallions
  • 3/4 cup nonfat soy plain yogurt
  • 3/4 cup low-fat Veganise
  • 2 teaspoons cider vinegar
  • 1-2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Vegan Cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil

Preparation

Step 1

PREPARATION
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.
TIPS & NOTES
Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day. Sprinkle with basil just before serving.
NUTRITION
Per serving: 84 calories; 4 g fat ( 1 g sat , 0 g mono ); 7 mg cholesterol; 10 g carbohydrates; 2 g added sugars; 5 g protein; 2 g fiber; 355 mg sodium; 234 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (70% daily value), Vitamin A (60% dv).

Carbohydrate Servings: 1/2

Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 lean meat, 1/2 fat

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