Marinated Broccoli with Red Peppers

By Hklbrries

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp grated ginger
• 1/4 tsp salt
• Pinch of pepper
• 4 cups fresh blanched broccoli spears (steamed for 4 to 7 minutes depending on desired tenderness)
• 1/2 cup julienned red bell peppers
• 1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts
• 1/4 cup diagonally sliced green onions
• 1 tablespoon roasted sesame seeds

Preparation

Step 1

Combine olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, ginger, salt and pepper for dressing. (This can be made several days in advance). Blanch the broccoli and while it is still warm add the red bell peppers and water chestnuts. Toss the warm vegetables with dressing no longer than 1 hour before serving. Garnish with onion and sesame seeds.