California Marinated Salad

Ingredients

• 3 nectarines, chopped

• 1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, quartered

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• 1/2 cup pitted ripe olives (optional)

• 1/3 cup chopped green onions

• 1 8-oz can artichoke hearts

• 1 tbsp vegetable oil

• 1/4 cup lemon juice

• 1/4 tsp sugar

• 1 tsp crumbled tarragon

• 1/2 tsp thyme

Directions

In a large bowl, combine nectarines, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, olives (if using), and green onions.

Drain and save liquid from the artichokes. Add the artichokes to the salad.

Combine reserved artichoke liquid with remaining ingredients in a jar. Shake well and pour over the salad.

Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for two hours for the best flavor.

Makes 6 servings

Serving Size: 1 cup

Each serving provides 80 calories, 3 g total fat (0 g saturated fat), 0 mg cholesterol, 100 mg sodium, 13 g total carbohydrate, 2 g dietary fiber, 7 g sugar, and 3 g protein.