Ingredients

• 1/4 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cucumber
• 1 cup carrots
• 2 tablespoons green onion
• 2 tablespoons  red bell pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon Mrs. Dash® Italian Medley seasoning blend 

Preparation

1. Combine rice vinegar, sugar, olive oil and black pepper in a medium bowl. Stir with a whisk.
2. Cut the 1/2 cucumber in half vertically, remove seeds and slice. Slice carrots and green onion. Finely chop bell pepper.
3. Add carrots, onion, red bell pepper, cucumber and Mrs. Dash to vinegar mixture; toss to coat.
4. Cover and chill 30 minutes.

Helpful hints

• Select unseasoned rice vinegar or substitute cider vinegar if unavailable. Avoid seasoned rice vinegar, as it contains 240 milligrams of sodium for only one tablespoon.