Fresh Broccoli Salad
Ingredients
1 lb. fresh broccoli with stems, peeled and sliced diagonally, separated into florets
1 red pepper, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 Tbsp. red onion, minced
1/2 C. red wine vinegar
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp. dried basil
fresh ground pepper
1/2 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces
Cooking Instructions
Steam the broccoli 6 minutes. Immediately rinse under cold running water to stop cooking process and help broccoli retain its bright green color. Add red pepper, garlic, and red onion to cooled broccoli in a large salad bowl. Combine remainder of ingredients, except lettuce, in a small bowl; mix well. Add lettuce to broccoli mixture; toss. Pour dressing over salad, and serve.
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