Seven-Vegetable Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cut fresh green beans
• 1 cup fresh sugar snap peas
• 1 cup sliced yellow summer squash
• 1 cup sliced zucchini
• 1/2 cup julienned onion
• 2 small tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 1 cup coarsely grated carrots
• 2/3 cup reduced-fat Italian salad dressing
• 4 teaspoons minced chives

Directions:

1. In a saucepan, bring 2 inches of water to a boil. Add beans, peas, yellow squash, zucchini and onion. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2-3 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Drain; rinse with cold water and pat dry.
2. Place vegetables in a bowl; add the remaining ingredients. Gently stir to coat. Refrigerate until serving. Yield: 12 servings.