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.
 
 
While they were eating, Jesus took some bread, and after a blessing, He broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is My body." (Matthew 26:26)