Shelly's Recipe

HOLIDAY ITALIAN SALAD

Category: Salad

4 cups torn green-leaf lettuce
4 cups torn red-leaf lettuce
1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 orange bell pepper, cut into thin strips
Creamy Balsamic Italian Dressing (recipe follows)

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except dressing. Add dressing, tossing gently. Serve immediately. Yield: 8 servings

Creamy Balsamic Italian Dressing
1 (.7-ounce) envelope zesty Italian salad-dressing mix
3 tablespoons water
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
1 cup commercial ranch dressing

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl; whisk until well blended. Cover and chill for 1 hour. Whisk well before serving. Yield: 2 cups