Carrot Salsa/Salad/Side Dish

Ingredients

Veggies

• 1 lb baby carrot
• 1/2 medium red onion
• 1/2 medium green bell pepper
• 5 ounces grape tomatoes

Marinade

• 1/2 cup light Italian dressing
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. 1

   Cook carrots till tender in microwave (about 4-6 minutes).

2. 2

   Chop red onion and green bell pepper.

3. 3

   FOR SALSA: Cut carrots into bite-sized pieces (cutting them in half usually does the trick unless you have the fatter baby carrots).

4. 4

   FOR SALAD OR SIDE DISH: Leave carrots whole.

5. 5

   Combine marinade ingredients in a medium bowl (use one that has a good fitting lid).

6. 6

   Toss in the veggies, except the grape tomatoes.

7. 7

   Now, smash each grape tomato over the bowl (I just give them a quick squeeze or two in the middle using my fingers as I drop them in the bowl).

8. 8

   FOR SALSA OR SALAD: Cover and refrigerate at least an hour (overnight is even better).

9. 9

   FOR SIDE DISH: heat in the microwave for about 2-3 minutes.