Irene's Winter Salad

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Steamed broccoli and cauliflower florets tossed with a tangy lemon dressing is a great alternative to a green salad or steamed vegetable side dish.

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Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings, about 1 cup each

Ingredients

  • 4 cups bite-size broccoli florets

  • 4 cups bite-size cauliflower florets

  • ½ cup water

  • cup lemon juice

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano

  • ½ teaspoon sugar

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ cup quartered pitted Kalamata olives

  • ¼ cup chopped soft sun-dried tomatoes (see Tip)

Directions

  1. Place broccoli, cauliflower and water in a large microwave-safe bowl. Cover and cook on High until just tender, about 4 minutes. (Alternatively, steam over 1 inch boiling water in a large saucepan fitted with a steamer basket until just tender, about 4 minutes.) Drain.

  2. 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.

  3. Stir in olives and tomatoes. Serve, drizzling with any dressing left in the bowl.

Tips

Tip: Look for soft (not packed in oil) sun-dried tomatoes in the produce section of most supermarkets. If you can only find dry (and hard) sun-dried tomatoes, soak them in boiling water for about 20 minutes before using.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

116 Calories
8g Fat
10g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 116
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 10g 4%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 3g 7%
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Vitamin A 1450IU 29%
Vitamin C 85mg 94%
Folate 79mcg 20%
Sodium 419mg 18%
Calcium 49mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%
Magnesium 29mg 7%
Potassium 463mg 10%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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