salads and dressings

Zucchini & Tomatoes with Cheese

Zucchini and tomatoes are tossed with cubes of cheese and dressing for a fresh garden salad.

Prep: 15 min

Salad Ingredients:

2 cups (1/2 pint) cherry tomatoes, halved
2 small (2 cups) zucchini, cut in half lengthwise, cut into 1/4-inch slices
4 ounces (1 cup) LAND O LAKES® Monterey Jack Cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Dressing Ingredients:

1/2 cup prepared Italian vinaigrette salad dressing
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves*
1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard

Combine all salad ingredients in large bowl; set aside.

Combine all dressing ingredients in 1-cup glass measure; mix well. Pour dressing over salad ingredients; mix well.

* Substitute 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves.

TIP:
Place each salad ingredient into separate resealable plastic food bags. Place dressing into resealable plastic food bag. Place bags into cold picnic cooler. Assemble salad as directed above at serving time.

Makes 4 servings

Nutritional Info Per 1 Serving: Calories 270, Fat 23 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 490 mg, Carbohydrates 10 g, Dietary Fiber 2 g, Protein 8 g

This recipe created by Land O’Lakes.