Steamed And Raw Vegetable Salad

1 lg. carrot - sliced

4 lg. but tender asparagus spears

¼ head of red cabbage

½ lg. Vidalia onion - sliced

1 lg. mini English cucumber -  julienne sliced

½ med. on the vine tomato - chopped

Peggy's Salad Dressing *

croutons and cheese

Steam the first group of vegetables lightly, drain and shock in cold water.  Drain again then put in a large bowl for tossing.  Add the remaining vegetables, dressing and ingredients.  Toss and serve with nuts or seeds as a main dish or keep it simpler as a side salad.  Makes one very large salad or 2-3 smaller side salads. . .Lin