Crisp Side Salad

Found this recipe in Quick Cooking. Recipes states: "The light dressing Craig Miller serves over his crunchy combination of colorful salad fixings contains just a hint of sweetness. I like to make the dressing ahead to let the flavors blend, remarks the Torrance, California cook." Time doesn't include time for chilling dressing.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 2  tablespoons cider vinegar
• 4  teaspoons sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 4  cups  salad greens, torn
• 3⁄4 cup zucchini, sliced (or cucumber)
• 2  medium carrots, sliced
• 2  celery ribs, sliced
• 2  green onions, sliced
• 1⁄4 cup seasoned croutons
• 1  tablespoon  whole almond, toasted
• 1  tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

Directions

1. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the olive oil, cider vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper; shake well.
2. In a large salad bowl, combine the greens, zucchini, carrots, celery and onions.
3. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat.
4. Top with croutons and toasted almonds and sesame seeds.