Broccoli Salad with Lemon Balsamic Dressing

By Micki Brown

Serves 4

 

Salad Ingredients:

1 medium head broccoli, small stems and florets coarsely chopped

¼ cup red onion, chopped

1 tomato, diced

1 avocado, diced

½ container Three Layer Appetizer (Mom’s Specialty Foods)

¼ cup sunflower kernels

Lemon Balsamic Dressing (recipe below)

Dressing Ingredients:

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

¼ cup aged balsamic vinegar

Juice of 1 lemon

Zest of 1 lemon

2 cloves fresh garlic, minced

½ tsp sea salt

¼ tsp black pepper

Directions:

In a large bowl, combine the salad ingredients, toss gently.

In a small mason jar, combine dressing ingredients and shake with lid on.

When ready to serve, add desired amount of dressing to salad and toss until veggies are well-coated. ENJOY!