picnic salad

every picnic needs a crunchy vegetable salad.  this is one of my all time favorites that can be adapted to personal taste.  i use broccoli, cauliflower, shredded carrots and celery.  chop the desired amount of broccoli tops, cauliflower tops, and celery pieces.  i purchase the carrots already shredded to save preparation time. decide ahead of time how much salad will be used within a day or two, and only prepare enough for the meals.

one the chosen ingredients are ready, decide on the dressing mixture.  the recipe calls for an equal amount of mayonnaise, sour cream and salad dressing.  being health conscious, i only use a low fat mayo, and a light or fat free sour cream.  for the dressing i have used peppercorn, poppy seed or a light ranch.  all three offer a different taste equally enjoyable.  personally, i prefer using less mayo and a bit more of the sour cream and peppercorn dressing. 

once the dressing is prepared to personal taste, mix lightly and chill the salad prior to serving.