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Broccoli Salad

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup dried cherries or cranberries
  • 1 1/2 pound broccoli (florets cut into 1 inch pieces and stalk peeled and cut into 1/4 inch thick pieces)
  • 1 avocado, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 orange (use 1 tsp grated orange zest and 3 tablespoons of juice)
  • 1/2 cup pecans or walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
  • 1 shallot, sliced thin
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1.  Bring about 3 quarts of water to boil.

2.  Remove 1/2 cup boiling water and pour over cherries in a small bowl.  Cover and let sit for 5 minutes.  Drain.

3.  Add broccoli to remaining boiling water.  Cook until just slightly tender, about one minute.  Immediately transfer broccoli to and an ice bath.  Chill for 5 minutes.  Drain broccoli and dry in a salad spinner or spread out on paper towels.

4.  Combine avocado, oil, vinegar, garlic, orange juice, orange zest, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a food processor until smooth.  Transfer to a large serving bowl.

5.  Add broccoli, soaked cherries, nuts, shallots and parsley.  Toss to combine.  Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Enjoy!

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