Broccoli and Red Pepper Salad

Ingredients:

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

Preparation:

1. Trim off large leaves of broccoli and remove tough ends of lower stalks.
2. Wash broccoli thoroughly and cut flowerets into bite-sized pieces.
3. Cook broccoli covered in a small amount of boiling salted water for 2 to 3 minutes or until slightly tender and drain.
4. Rinse with cold water, drain and set aside.
5. Combine broccoli and peppers in a large mixing bowl and toss gently.
6. Combine remaining ingredients in a jar, cover tightly and shake vigorously.
7. Pour marinade over vegetables, toss gently.
8. Cover and chill overnight.
9. Drain off marinade before serving.

Yield:

8 servings

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