Recipes from Maria's Kitchen

Light Pickle Bites Prep Time: 20 min Total Time: 24 hr 20 min Makes: 16 servings, 2 wrapped pickles each Ingredients: 1 envelope Italian Salad Dressing Mix for Fat Free Dressing 16 baby carrots, cut in half lengthwise 1 pkg. (6 oz.) Boiled Ham, cut into strips 1 jar (20 oz.) Kosher Dill Mini Pickles, drained, cut in half lengthwise Directions: PREPARE salad dressing mix as directed on envelope. Place carrots in sealable plastic bag. Add dressing; seal bag. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight, turning bag occasionally. REMOVE carrots from bag, reserving dressing. Wrap 1 ham strip around 1 pickle half and 1 carrot half; secure with toothpick. Repeat with remaining ham, pickles and carrots. SERVE with remaining dressing for dipping. KITCHENS TIPS How To Easily Cut Ham into Strips: Remove ham slices from package; do not separate slices. Cut stack of ham into 4 lengthwise strips, then separate strips.