Easy Yummy Healthy Colorful Salad

This is really very easy to prepare. It is ideal when you want to have a quick but healthy and tasty meal. It is also great as a side dish with a main meal. If you are Vegan, just skip the cheese.

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Bell Peppers, Black Pepper, Tomatoes

Easy Delicious Healthy Colorful Salad

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Serves	2
Cook time	5 minutes
Dietary	Diabetic, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Meal type	Lunch, Side Dish
Misc	Child Friendly, Serve at Room Temperature, Serve Cold

Ingredients

4 - 8 cups Crisp Lettuce (torn into bite size pieces)
2 Fresh Tomatoes (cut into small chunks or slices)
1 cup Artichoke Hearts (bought from the store in a can or jar, cut into small chunks)
1/2 cup Fresh Bell Pepper Slices (very thin slices, each about 2 inches long)
1/2 teaspoon Salt
2 - 4 tablespoons Caesar Dressing (Vegetarian or Vegan)

Optional

1/4 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
1/2 cup Chili Jack Cheese (or Pepper Jack, vegetarian, small pieces or chunks)
1/2 cup Bread Croutons (plain or flavored)

Note

Serving Suggestions:

1) Serve cold or in room temperature.
2) Serve as a side dish.
3) Serve as a meal with or without soup.

Options:

1) If you are Vegan, don't use the cheese.

Directions

Step 1
In a large bowl, add the lettuce, tomatoes, bell pepper and artichoke heart.
Step 2
Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper, if you like. Mix well with a salad spoon and fork set or long spatulas.
Step 3
Add the dressing and mix thoroughly.
Step 4
Add the cheese pieces and croutons just before serving.
Step 5
Mix well. Taste and if necessary, add 1/2 teaspoon salt at a time and mix again.
Step 6
Serve cold or in room temperature.