citrus salad

California Citrus and Green Salad with Garlic Dressing (Serves: 4)


Ingredients:

Dressing:

  • 4 large cloves fresh garlic, peeled
  • ½ tsp. olive oil
  • ½ cup orange juice
  • 1 tbsp.. balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp.. extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ tsp. dried thyme
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Salad:

  • 1 cup small broccoli florets
  • 1 bag (8 oz.) pre-washed baby salad greens
  • 1 navel orange, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup chopped red bell pepper

 

 


Cooking Instructions:

  • In blender, combine first five dressing ingredients.
  • Puree until smooth. Add thyme, salt and pepper.
  • Add broccoli to 1 quart boiling water and blanch for 1 minute.
  • Drain well and let cool.
  • In serving bowl, toss broccoli with remaining ingredients.
  • Add dressing and toss again. Serve immediately.

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