Ham and Flowers Salad

Ingredients:
* 3/4 cup olive oil
* 1/2 cup red-wine vinegar or champagne vinegar
* 2 garlic cloves, crushed
* 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
* 1/2 teaspoon sugar
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
* 5 cups mixed baby field greens
* 4 slices thinly sliced cheddar cheese (both yellow and white), cut into small- and medium-sized hearts
* 4 slices thinly sliced ham, cut into small- and medium-sized hearts
* 1/2 cup flower petals (any kind)

1. To prepare salad dressing, combine olive oil, vinegar, garlic, Italian seasoning, sugar, salt and black pepper in a pint jar with tight-fitting lid. Shake briskly until mixed.
2. Place baby field greens in a salad bowl. Add cheese and ham hearts and toss gently. Shake dressing and pour over salad. Add flower petals and toss lightly.

Note: To cut hearts, use a small cookie cutter.

Makes 6 servings.