Fresh Broccoli Salad

By jakkelly

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh broccoli stems peeled and sliced diagonally, separated into florets
• 1 red pepper diced
• 1 garlic clove minced
• 2 tablespoons red onion minced
• 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
• 1/2 head romaine lettuce torn bite size

Preparation

Step 1

Steam the broccoli for 5 minutes. Immediately rinse the broccoli under cold running water to stop the cooking process and help the broccoli retain its bright green color.

Add 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 lettuce to the broccoli mixture and toss. Pour dressing over the salad and serve.