Ingredients

• 6  cups torn mixed salad greens
• 1  15-ounce can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained, or one 10-ounce package frozen peas, thawed
• 1  cup cherry tomatoes, quartered or halved
• 1  cup thinly sliced fennel bulb or broccoli florets
• 1  cup chopped yellow and/or red sweet pepper (1 large)
• 6  ounces diced cooked ham (1 cup)
• 1/4  cup thinly sliced green onions (2)
• 1  cup mayonnaise,light mayonnaise dressing, or salad dressing
• 2  tablespoons milk
• 1  tablespoon snipped fennel tops (optional)
• 1/8  teaspoon ground white pepper or black pepper
• 3/4  cup shredded smoked cheddar cheese or cheddar cheese (3 ounces)

Directions

1. Place mixed greens in the bottom of a 3-quart clear salad bowl. Layer in the following order: garbanzo beans, tomatoes, sliced fennel, sweet pepper, ham, and green onions.

2. For dressing, stir together mayonnaise, milk, snipped fennel tops (if desired), and white pepper. Spoon dressing over salad. Cover tightly with plastic wrap. Chill for 4 to 24 hours.

3. Before serving, top salad with shredded cheese; toss lighttly to coat evenly.

4. Makes 8 to 10 side-dish servings