Awesome Summer Salad

Broccoli salad with avocado dressing

Ingredients:
• 1 head broccoli, about 1 lb/500g
• 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
• 1/4 cup (50 mL) finely chopped red onion
• 1/3 cup (75 mL) chopped fresh basil
• 3 cups (750 mL) mixed spring greens
• 2 tbsp (25 mL) slivered almonds, toasted

Dressing:
• 1 ripe but firm avocado
• 1/4 cup (50 mL) sodium reduced vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp (25 mL) fresh lime juice
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) balsamic vinegar or fresh lime juice
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) fresh ground pepper

Directions
1. Cut stalks off of broccoli. Chop broccoli top into small bite size pieces and place in large bowl. Peel stalks and chop into bite size pieces; add to bowl. Add red pepper, onion and basil; toss together.
2. Avocado Dressing: In another bowl, mash avocado until smooth. Stir in vegetable broth, lime juice, vinegar, garlic and pepper until smooth. Pour over broccoli mixture and toss to coat evenly.
3. Sprinkle greens over platter and spoon broccoli mixture over top. Sprinkle with almonds to serve.

 
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