Vegetables marinate in a rich buttermilk dressing, then top crisp salad greens in this easy side salad recipe. Garlic chives are related to chives, but the leaves are flat, not hollow, with a mild garlic flavor.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2/3 cup low fat mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons chopped garlic chives
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 cup sliced radishes
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
Preparation:
Combine mayonnaise, buttermilk, garlic chives, and parsley in small bowl. In large bowl, gently toss this salad dressing with remaining ingredients except salad greens; cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours to blend flavors. When ready to serve, place greens in salad bowl and top with marinated vegetables; toss to coat. 4 servings
