irene's winter salad
(2 RATINGS)
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.
No Image
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 1Place broccoli, cauliflower, and water in a large microwave-safe bowl. Cover and cook on high until just tender, about 4 minutes. Drain.
-
Step 2Mix 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 3Stir in olives and tomatoes. Serve, drizzling with any dressing in the bowl.
- Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!
Discover More
Category:
Vegetables
Category:
Other Salads
Keyword:
#Christmas
Keyword:
#broccoli
Keyword:
#cauliflower
Keyword:
#Olives
Keyword:
#salad
Ingredient:
Vegetable
Method:
Microwave
Culture:
American
Comment & Reviews
ADVERTISEMENT
Just A Pinch Sweepstakes