Honey Mustard Salad

Ingredients:
1/2 head Romaine lettuce
1/4 cup honey-mustard salad dressing (see recipe below)
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup salted peanuts, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

Honey Mustard Dressing

2 Tablespoons honey
1 Tablespoon prepared mustard
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise
1 Tablespoon cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon minced onion
1 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Pinch of salt

Directions:
Rinse and drain the lettuce leaves. Tear into 1-inch pieces and place the lettuce in a large mixing bowl. Pour the dressing over the lettuce. Sprinkle the green onions and peanuts over the lettuce. Toss well to evenly distribute the ingredients. Serve immediately.

Variation: To make this a main dish, add one cup of cooked diced chicken to the salad. Cost per serving (1 1/2 cups): 21 cents.

Dressing

Place all of the ingredients in a mixing bowl and whisk together for 30 seconds, or until smooth. Refrigerate in a tightly covered container. Serve over salad or steamed vegetables, use as a dip, or even as a marinade for grilled chicken. Cost per serving (2 Tablespoons.): 8 cents.

Preparation time: 10 minutes each

Serves 4 and dressing serves 10.

Salad: Calories 142; Fat 9 grams; Cholesterol 3 mg; Carbohydrates 14 gm; Fiber 4 grams; Protein 5 grams; Sodium 153 mg.

Dressing: Calories 92; Fat 8 grams; Cholesterol 5 mg; Carbohydrates 5 grams; Fiber 0 grams; Protein 0 grams; Sodium 115 mg.

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Recipe submitted by: Jonni McCoy -