This flirty summer dish is much like the beautiful chef that prepared it! Whilst I have no problem with broccoli alone, this sweet and flavorful side dish is absolutely perfect for a healthy barbecue, or dinner party. It is so delicious you might just convince a few butter lovers to put aside the buttered veggies, and scoop a spoonful of this onto their platter.
Kylie, a lovely dinner guest, threw together this crunchy summer broccoli dish that she pulled from a vegan cookbook (I am sorry, I do not remember the name…)
Citrus Broccoli Salad
The Base
Wash, and set aside 2 large broccoli stalks, heads trimmed, stalks remove.
Bring 3 quarts of water and 2 tbsp of sea salt to a boil. Remove from stove and toss your broccoli in the water for 1 minute only. Remove broccoli from hot water, and place in a mixing bowl.
Marinade
Combine the following ingredients in a high speed blender, and pulse until smooth. I would suggest using less olive oil for this marinade.
1 tbsp fresh O.J.
1 small bunch of fresh basil (3 big leaves, give or take…)
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp agave nectar
3 cloves minced garlic
9 tbsp olive oil
Pour marinade over broccoli and massage into broccoli for 3 minutes. Chill in fridge for 30 minutes before serving, or overnight. We had limited time, so we threw it into the freezer for 15 or so minutes.
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Hibiscus Tea, A la Kylie
Add 3 bags of Hibiscus tea to 4 cups room temperature water into your serving pitcher, or bowl
Add 1 peach, pitted and sectioned
Add ¼ cup fresh raspberries
Let steep for a few minutes and chill in fridge until ready to serve.
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Thoughts? Love? Like? Favorite summer dishes?
Both of these sound so good ~ thank you for a little weekend inspiration before my trip to Whole Foods today!
You are so very welcome!! Let me know how you like them!