HappyCook80's Recipe

Summer Broccoli with Red Pepper Salad

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Summer Broccoli with Red Pepper Salad

4 pounds broccoli
3 sweet red peppers, cut into strips
3/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Trim off large leaves of broccoli, and remove tough ends of lower stalks. Wash broccoli thoroughly, cut flowerets into bite-sized pieces, reserve the stems for another use.

Cook broccoli covered, in a small amount of boiling salted water 2 to 3 minutes or until slightly tender, drain. Rinse with cold water, drain and set aside.

Combine broccoli and peppers in a large mixing bowl, toss gently. Combine remaining ingredients in a jar, cover tightly and shake vigorously. Pour marinade over vegetables, toss gently.

Cover and chill overnight. Drain off marinade before serving.
Serves 8 to 10.