Basic Broccoli Salad

3 to 4 servings

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1. Steam the broccoli until tender and place in a bowl of cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain and place in a mixing bowl.

2. Add the rest of the salad ingredients into the bowl along with salt and pepper to taste and toss well to combine.

3. Taste and adjust seasonings to taste. Refrigerate for a couple of hours before serving.

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Quick Meals - Menu Planner:

Salad and Fish

• Serve Salad: on mixed salad greens or on cooked, cold or warm couscous

• Extras: baked or grilled salmon steaks

Salad Meal

• Serve Salad: on a bed of cooked, warm basmati rice

• Extras: a side of sliced tomatoes and cucumbers sprinkled with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil

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Optional Additions:

To add even more flavor try:

* Bacon - crispy cooked and crumbled (vegetarian/vegans use vegetarian bacon)
* Shredded Cheese
* Beans - canned, rinsed, and drained garbanzo or kidney beans
* Nuts - good choices are pine nuts, walnuts, or cashews
* Roasted Red Peppers - this adds a nice smoky flavor

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