An easy yet impressive party dish is a Marinated Layer Salad.  Serve it in a punch bowl or terrine.  When it you are short on time this is a simple solution for an impressive and  delicious dish.

Use any combination of the following.  Don's be shy about adding a few of your own favorite ingredients.

• 1 package hearty mixed greens or spinach
• 1/2 head shredded red cabbage
• 5 carrots, grated
• 1 cucumber, grated
• 3 cups mushrooms, sliced
• 4 tomatoes, diced
• 2 cup chick peas or cannellini beans, rinsed
• 3 cup green peas
• 1 bermuda onion,  sliced thin
  
• 1 large beet roasted and chopped
• 2 cups black or green olives
• 2 cups corn kernels

For the Dressing:

• 1/3 cup  Rosemary, Hot Pepper and Garlic Vinegar
• 2/3 cup mayonnaise or plain greek yogurt 
• 2 tsp Tomato & Parsley Spice

Spread mixed greens into the bottom of a large serving dish. Evenly cover the greens with layers of the remaining vegetables and beans. Mix mayonnaise (or yogurt for a more heart healthy dressing), vinegar and Tomato & Parsley Vinaigrette and pour over the salad. Top with green onion.  Cover and refrigerate for 30 to 45 min to marinate before serving.

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