Spring Nicoise Salad

1 head of Boston or leaf lettuce, washed and torn4 small tomatoes, quartered.Half cucumber sliced1 red pepper cut into strips4 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and quartered.2 celery stalks, diced2 green onions, chopped1 can of tuna or diced ham1 cup sliced mushrooms1 cup cubed cheddar cheeseDirections:On a large platter, place lettuce. Arrange tomatoes, cucumbers, red peppers,eggs, celery, green onions, mushrooms and cheese on lettuce. Cover andrefrigerate until serving.Dressing:½ cup olive oil¼ cup fresh lemon juice1 clove of garlic, crushed2 tsp Dijon mustard½ tsp salt¼ tsp each coarsely ground pepper and granulated sugarDirections: In a small bowl, whisk together oil, lemonjuice, garlic, mustard, salt, pepper and sugar; drizzle over salad just beforeserving.Serves 43 proteins 3 fats