Confetti Chopped Salad

• 1 cup coarsely chopped candy cane beet, golden beet, carrot, or other sweet, crunchy vegetable
• ½ cup thinly sliced red onion
• 2 cups chopped fresh spinach
• 1 yellow pepper, chopped
• 1 ripe tomato, coarsely chopped
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste

In a large bowl, combine all of the prepared vegetables; set aside.

In a small resealable jar, combine the vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper; seal the jar and shake vigorously. Taste the dressing and adjust seasonings.

Add the dressing to the vegetables in the bowl and toss well to coat. Serve immediately.

• Yields: 4 servings
• Preparation Time: 15 minutes