irene's winter salad

(2 RATINGS)
14 Pinches
Gulf Breeze, FL
Updated on Oct 3, 2014

This recipe comes from Eating Well...made by a recipe tester's mom every year at Christmas. Colors are very festive for the holidays, but delicious anytime of the year. Bonus is that it will travel well for picnics! Twenty minute marinating time is included in cooking time.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Microwave
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 cups broccoli florets, bite size
  • 4 cups cauliflower florets, bite size
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives, quartered and pitted
  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, soft, chopped

How To Make irene's winter salad

  • Step 1
    Place broccoli, cauliflower, and water in a large microwave-safe bowl. Cover and cook on high until just tender, about 4 minutes. Drain.
  • Step 2
    Mix lemon juice, olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, sugar and salt in another large bowl. Add the vegetables and toss to combine. Let marinate in the refrigerator, stirring once or twice, for 20 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Stir in olives and tomatoes. Serve, drizzling with any dressing in the bowl.

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Category: Vegetables
Category: Other Salads
Keyword: #Christmas
Keyword: #broccoli
Keyword: #Olives
Keyword: #salad
Ingredient: Vegetable
Method: Microwave
Culture: American

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