Broccoli and Tomato Salad
1 bunch fresh broccoli (1 pound)
Boiling salted water
1/4 pound fresh mushrooms
3/4 cup drained, pitted olives
1 cup cherry tomatoes
DRESSING
1/3 cup olive oil or salad oil
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 green onion, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon. freshly ground pepper
Trim flowerets from broccoli, you should have about 1 quart. Reserve stems for
another use. Drop broccoli flowerets into boiling salted water for 1 minute or
just until they turn bright green; drain. Trim mushroom stems to 1/2 inch.
Combine broccoli, mushrooms, olives and cherry tomatoes in bowl. Measure oil,
vinegar, lemon juice, parsley, onion, garlic, salt and pepper into small bowl.
Whisk until blended. Pour dressing over vegetable mixture. Turn gently to coat
vegetables. Cover and refrigerate 3 hours or more until ready to serve. Good
served with: any roasted or barbecued meat or poultry; or serve with cheese
souffl?for a luncheon. Preparation time: 20 minutes. Marinating time: 3 hours
or more. For 2 servings: half of the ingredients. For 8 servings: double the
ingredients.
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