Chopped Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing

Chopped Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing (makes 8 servings)

8 cups (440 g) chopped iceberg lettuce 1 medium cucumber, seeded and chopped 3 plum tomatoes, diced 2 ribs celery, thinly sliced 8 radishes, trimmed and thinly sliced 1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and diced 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced dressing 1/3 cup (80 ml) buttermilk 1/2 ounce (15 g) crumbled blue cheese 1 tablespoon (15 ml) light mayonnaise 1 tablespoon (15 ml) red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon (5 ml) well-drained capers (optional) 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) freshly ground pepper

Combine the lettuce, cucumber, tomato, celery, radishes, bell pepper, and carrot in a large salad bowl. Lightly toss .. In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients. Drizzle over salad and toss lightly to coat.

Per serving: 44 calories (28% calories from fat), 2 g protein, 2 g total fat (0.6 g saturated fat), 7 g carbohydrates, 2 g dietary fiber, 2 mg cholesterol, 78 mg sodium Diabetic exchanges: 1/2 carbohydrate (1 1/2 vegetable), 1/2 fat

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