Day 117: Broccoli, Pepper & Celery Salad ♥

Does this look familiar? It should, it's a reprise of Day 115.

Peering deep into the dark recesses of the frig, I wondered if it might be a good way to use up a few things and deliver lunch ta-boot.

Sure enough, the technique that worked so well just two days ago with tomatoes and zucchini also worked great with a broccoli crown, a yellow pepper and a couple of stalks of celery. I did miss the tomato's texture contrast and juiciness.

Add this basic idea to A Veggie Venture's For Instance Techniques with vegetables. The magic tricks seem to be:
  • the brightness from fresh basil
  • the bite of fresh onion (a red onion would work well too, I think)
  • the tiny bit of cheese for texture contrast (though it would be a no-point salad if omitted)
  • a good spray of pepper

For Instance V (raw veggies with Italian dressing)
Tonight, for instance,
BROCCOLI, PEPPER & CELERY SALAD

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Active time: 10 minutes
Time to table: 10 minutes
Serves 4


1 broccoli crown, chopped finely
2 ribs celery, chopped
1 yellow pepper, chopped (red would be pretty too)
8 green onions, white and green parts, chopped
6 fresh basil leaves, chopped
4 tablespoons fat-free Italian salad dressing
1 tablespoon grated cheddar cheese
Pepper to taste

Mix. Serve. Enjoy!!!

NUTRITION ESTIMATE
Per Serving: 54 Cal (16% from Fat, 18% from Protein, 66% from Carb); 3 g Protein; 1 g Tot Fat; 0 g Sat Fat; 10 g Carb; 2 g Fiber; 63 mg Calcium; 1 mg Iron; 249 mg Sodium; 2 mg Cholesterol, Weight Watchers 1 point


SOURCE
Adapted from Day 115



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