Colorful Floret Salad - The longer this salad stays covered in the refrigerator the better it will taste. Cooling it helps the Italian flavors to blend into the vegetables. Any summer time vegetables will work in this salad including chopped zucchini or cucumbers.
Product: Fourth of July Recipes for Kids
Category: 4th of July Fun - Cooking Activities
Colorful Floret Salad
Ingredients:
1 head of cauliflower, cut into florets
1 bunch of broccoli, cut into florets
2 C of cherry tomatoes
2 carrots, sliced thin
1 (6 oz.) can small ripe olives, pitted and drained
1 C Italian salad dressing
1 envelope Italian salad dressing mix
1 C feta cheese, crumbled
Preparation:
Place the cauliflower and broccoli together in a large serving bowl.
Gently fold in the tomatoes, carrots and olives.
In a small mixing bowl whisk the salad dressing and the dressing mix until blended together well.
Pour the mixture over the vegetables tossing to coat.
Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours.
Before serving toss again then sprinkle the top with the cheese.