Green Pea Carrot Mozzarella Salad Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 c. fresh or possibly frzn green peas
• 1 med. size carrot
• peeled & minced
• 1/2 sm. stalk celery
• 1 ounce. mozzarella cheese
• cut in sm. cubes (about 1/4 c.)
• 2 tbsp. plus 1 teaspoon buttermilk
• 2 green onions
• finely minced
• 1 tbsp. plain low fat yogurt
• 1 1/2 teaspoon mayonnaise
• 1/2 teaspoon balsamic or possibly red wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon dry basil
• crumbled
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar

Instructions

1. In small pan, bring 1 inch of water to boil; add in peas and carrots and cook 5 min.
2. Drain; rinse under cool water; drain.
3. Place in medium bowl; add in celery and cheese; toss well to mix.
4. In small bowl, combine buttermilk, green onions, yogurt, mayonnaise, vinegar, basil, pepper and sugar.
5. Spoon over salad and toss well.
6. Cover and chill.