Dressing Ingredients:

1/3 c. low-fat mayonnaise

1/3 c. plain yogurt

1/3 c. sour cream

1 Tbsp. vinegar

1 tsp. sugar

2-3 Tbsp. fresh parsley chopped or 2-3 tsp. dried

2-3 Tbsp. fresh dill chopped or 2-3 tsp. dried

½ tsp. garlic powder

½ tsp. paprika

Dash salt and pepper to taste

Salad Ingredients:

Head of romaine or iceberg lettuce checked (get an adult to help) and chopped

3-4 cucumbers diced

Approx. 20 cherry tomatoes halved

½ red onion diced

2 cups “Cracker Crisp” – sour cream and onion flavored (also known as Nishnushim or Nishnush crackers)

Equipment:

Measuring cups and spoons

Mixing spoon

Large and small bowl

Directions:

1. In small bowl mix mayonnaise yogurt and sour cream until smooth.
2. Add remaining ingredients for the dressing and mix until well blended.  Set aside.
3. Prepare the vegetables and place in a large bowl.
4. Right before serving crumble the crackers into smaller but not tiny pieces and place on top of vegetables in bowl.
5. Toss the vegetables and crackers together gently.  Pour dressing over and toss again to coat.

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