CHOPPED VEGGIE AND BEAN SALAD

Serves 4 to 6

Veggies:
1 large head romaine lettuce or mixed greens
1 cup chunks of tomatoes
1/2 cup summer squash or sliced carrots
Other veggies as you wish
Toss together with dressing.

Salad dressing:
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Whisk or shake in a jar.

Beans as a side, topping or mixed in with greens:
1 cup northern beans, drained
1/2 cup garbanzo beans, drained
1/2 cup hearts of palm or artichokes, drained & chopped
1/4 cup green peppers, chopped
1/4 cup sliced black olives
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper
Mix together. Flavors are better if used after 2 to 24 hours.