pat's Recipe

Irene's Winter Salad

Category: SALADS

4 cups bite-size broccoli, florets

4 cups bite-size cauliflower florets

1/2 cup water

1/3 cup lemon juice

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup quartered, pitted kalamata olives

1/4 cup chopped, soft, sun-dried tomatoes

Place broccoli, cauliflower and water in a large, microwave-safe bowl. Cover and cook on high until just tender, about 4 minutes. Drain. (Or steam veggies by placing vegetables over 1 inch boiling water for 4 minutes).

Mix lemon juice, 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. Stir in olives and tomatoes.

Serve, drizzling with any dressing left in the bowl.
Makes 6 servings, about 1 cup each.