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Chopped Salad

This colorful salad (everything except lettuce) always makes a big hit - it is Betty & Brenda's favorite. This makes not only a great summer salad but a wonderful side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Buffet, Salad
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Bermuda Onion
  • 1 Red Onion (small)
  • 1 head Celery
  • 1 Red Pepper
  • 1 Green Pepper
  • 1 Yellow Pepper
  • 2 Seedless English Cucumbers
  • 1 pt Cherry Tomatoes
  • 1 can Mandarin Oranges (drained)
  • ½ cup Chopped Pecans
  • ½ cup Dried Cranberries (craisins)
  • ½ cup Olive Oil
  • Zest & Juice of One Lemon
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 2-3 tbsp Sugar

Instructions
 

  • Finely dice Bermuda Onion, Red Onion, Celery, Red Pepper, Green Pepper, Yellow Pepper and Cucumbers and place in large mixing bowl.
  • Add Cherry Tomatoes, Mandarin Oranges, Pecans and Dried Cranberries. Toss to mix.
  • Add Olive Oil, Lemon Zest and Lemon Juice, Salt, Black Pepper and Sugar. Taste and adjust salt - sugar - lemon to taste.
  • Refrigerate at least 2 hours for flavors to blend. As a side dish, serve on a Bibb lettuce cup.
Keyword Chopped, Salad, Vegetables