Chopped Salad With Balsamic-Garlic Viniagrette

Ingredients:
3 Tomatoes, seeded, chopped, and drained
1 large cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
4 ounces mushrooms, quartered
1/2 cup chopped red onion
Balsamic- Garlic Vinaigrette (recipe below)
1 cup cubed mozzarella cheese
3/4 cup pitted black olives

Directions:
1) In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, mushrooms, and onion. Toss with enough dressing to coat.
2) Cover and chill vegetables for several hours in the refrigerator before taking to a potluck.
3) Scatter cheese and olives on top before serving.
Serves 4-6

BALSAMIC-GARLIC VINAIGRETTE
2/3 cup olive oil
2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 tsp dried thyme (1/2 tsp fresh, chopped)
1/4 tsp dried oregano (1/2 tsp fresh, chopped)
1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
– In a bowl, whisk together all ingredients.
Makes about 1 cup