Grilled Squash And Artichoke Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 -5 cups grilled squash, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 (12 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1/2 cup black olives, halved
1/2 lb mozzarella cheese, diced
1 teaspoon sweet onion, minced
1/4 - 1/2 cup roasted red pepper, diced (optional)
1 cup cooked chicken, diced (optional)
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 -3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper
chopped parsley (to garnish)

Preparation

Toss all ingredients except Parsley in a large bowl.
Chill at least 30 minutes.
Toss again then serve, garnishing each portion with chopped, fresh parsley if desired.
Can be served as is, on a bed of lettuce, or in a sandwich or wrap.
Note: Grilled eggplant or green tomatoes can be substituted for some or all of the squash but the flavor may overwhelm the dish and require adjustments to the seasoning.