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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 16 |
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Here's a satisfying salad that's garden-fresh. It stars three delicious cheeses and refreshing vegetables like crisp cucumber, bell peppers and juicy tomatoes. This unique summer salad makes a nice light lunch or super side dish. -Shary Geidner, Clear Lake, Iowa Ingredients:
3 cups shredded cheddar, monterey jack and/or mozzarella cheese |
1 medium cucumber, chopped |
1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped |
1 green onion, thinly sliced |
1/2 cup chopped green pepper |
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper |
1/2 cup sour cream |
1/4 cup mayonnaise |
1 tablespoon lemon juice |
1 tablespoon lime juice |
1 garlic clove, minced |
1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard |
1/2 teaspoon dried basil |
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram |
1/2 teaspoon paprika |
1/2 teaspoon sugar |
lettuce, optional |
Directions:
1. In a bowl, combine cheeses, cucumber, tomato, onion and peppers. In a small bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon and lime juice, garlic, mustard and seasonings; mix well. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Chill for 1 hour. Serve in a lettuce-lined bowl if desired. Yield: 16 servings.
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