This can be a tasty way to get a variety of raw vegetables into one’s diet. Need to take something to the next potluck? Look no further.

Chop all vegetables in approximately ¼-inch squares or slices. 

Ingredients:

• 6 stalks of celery
• 4 carrots
• 2 red onions
• 1 cup red cabbage
• 1 cucumber
• 1 zucchini squash
• 1 can of black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup small croutons
• Salt and pepper to taste

NOTE: You may add other vegetables, if desired, as long as they don’t quickly become too soft.

Combine ingredients in a bowl.

Add your choice of healthier vinagrette.

Mix together gently.

Serve.