*Brocolli Salad*

For the entree when my parents came over for dinner, I prepared this light & healthy broccoli salad & a previous post, turkey cacciatore  burgers on portobello "buns." We enjoyed dinner out on the back porch, it was perfect weather for it!

Ingredients:                                               

1 1/2 lbs broccoli

3 Tbsp chopped red bell pepper

3 Tbsp chopped red onion

3 Tbsp distilled white vinegar, or rice-wine vinegar

1 Tbsp Sesame Oil or Olive Oil

2 tsp brown sugar

2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Salt to taste

I think next time, I will stir in some toasted slivered almonds, if you want to add that :)

Directions:

Cut off broccoli florets. Trim and peel stems; cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Place broccoli florets and stems in a steamer basket over boiling water; cover and steam until cooked but still crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Refresh under cold water. Drain well.

Stir together bell pepper, onion, vinegar, oil, brown sugar and crushed red pepper in a serving bowl. Just before serving, add the broccoli and toss to combine. Season with salt.

Only 109 Calories per serving, if you're just using this as a side item it would be even less. I got this recipe from Eating Well.