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Place radicchio in the center of the platter.
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Ring with the red leaf lettuce.
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Place the red onion rings on top of red leaf lettuce.
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Then place red sweet pepper rings on the edge of the platter or if diced sprinkled on top of the red onion rings.
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Place sliced radishes, ringing the edge of the radicchio that is in the center.
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Place the other sliced radishes scattered on the outer ring of salad.
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Sprinkle the red pimento stuffed green olives at will on the salad.
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Place the pepper jack cheese in a separate small bowl to be passed as the salad is dished.
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(Pepper Jack Cheese has hot red pepper in it).
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You can serve the optional ingredients in separate bowls to be passed also if desired.
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Dressing:.
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In medium saucepan, add red hots or any hot red candies and water on low to medium heat.
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Stir until dissolved.
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Add honey and stir until dissolved.
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Set off heat.
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Add evaporated milk, sweet basil, Splenda or white sugar.
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Whisk.
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Set aside.
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Add oil and vinegar in a separate bowl.
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Whisk.
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Note: You may use a few shakes of rice vinegar instead of white vinegar.
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Right before serving combine the two mixtures to make the dressing.
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Refrigerate dressing if made ahead, shake before serving.
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This salad can be made ahead, covered and chilled before serving.
