1/2 c. red wine vinegar
1/3 c. olive oil or salad oil
3-4 tsp. Italian Dressing Mix or Parmesan Dressing Mix (see below)
8 oz. thinly sliced roast beef
6 c. torn assorted greens
3/4 c. thinly bias-sliced carrots
1/2 c. sliced fresh mushrooms

Combine first 3 ingredients. Add beef and refrigerate several hours. Before serving, drain beef; reserve dressing. Divide greens among four salad bowls. Arrange beef and vegetables on top. Drizzle with dressing. Serves four.

ITALIAN DRESSING MIX:

Crush 1/2 cup dried minced onion and 2 tbsp. Italian seasoning. Combine with 2 tsp. garlic salt and 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper. Store up to 3 months. Shake before measuring. Makes 2/3 cup.

PARMESAN DRESSING MIX:

Prepare Italian dressing mix, except use 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese instead of onion.