Fresh Broccoli Salad Recipe
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh broccoli stems peeled and sliced diagonally, separated into florets
- 1 x red pepper diced
- 1 x garlic clove chopped
- 2 Tbsp. red onion chopped
- 1/2 c. red wine vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. minced fresh chives
- 2 Tbsp. minced fresh parsley
- 1 tsp dry basil Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
- 1/2 head romaine lettuce torn bite size
Directions
- Steam the broccoli for 5 min. Immediately rinse the broccoli under cool running water to stop the cooking process and help the broccoli retain its bright green color.
- Add in the red pepper, garlic and red onion to the cooled broccoli in a large salad bowl. Combine the rest of the ingredients (except the lettuce) in a small bowl and mix well.
- Add in lettuce to the broccoli mix and toss. Pour dressing over the salad and serve.
- This recipe yields 6 servings.
- Serving size: 1/2 c..
- Comments: Broccoli is a good source of calcium and Vitamin C.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 91g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 47 | |
| Calories from Fat 22 | 47% |
| Total Fat 2.49g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat 0.34g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 19mg | 1% |
| Potassium 205mg | 6% |
| Total Carbs 4.7g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.7g | 6% |
| Sugars 1.72g | 1% |
| Protein 1.59g | 3% |
