Grilled Squash And Artichoke Salad

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 4 -5 cups grilled squash, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 (12 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
• 1/2 cup black olives, halved
• 1/2 lb mozzarella cheese, diced
• 1 teaspoon sweet onion, minced
• 1/4-1/2 cup roasted red pepper, diced (optional)
• 1 cup cooked chicken, diced (optional)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 -3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• salt and pepper
• chopped parsley (to garnish)

Recipe

• 1 toss all ingredients except parsley in a large bowl.
• 2 chill at least 30 minutes.
• 3 toss again then serve, garnishing each portion with chopped, fresh parsley if desired.
• 4 can be served as is, on a bed of lettuce, or in a sandwich or wrap.
• 5 note: grilled eggplant or green tomatoes can be substituted for some or all of the squash but the flavor may overwhelm the dish and require adjustments to the seasoning.