Broccoli, Cauliflower, and Olive Salad/Mustard Vinaigrette

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Broccoli, Cauliflower, and Olive Salad/Mustard Vinaigrette

 

Recipe By : California Home Cooking by Michele Anna Jordan

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Salads Sda-Veg-Recipes2 (AT) Egroups (DOT) Com

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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4 cups broccoli florets

4 cups cauliflower florets

6 ounces black olives -- pitted and sliced

1/4 cup Mustard Vinaigrette (recipe follows)

2 hard-boiled eggs -- sieved and grated

Mustard Vinaigrette

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

1 shallot -- minced

2 cloves garlic -- minced

1 teaspoon thyme leaves

1 teaspoon minced Italian parsley

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper

2 teaspoons dry mustard

4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 1/2 cups extra virgin olive oil

 

In a large pot of rapidly boiling salted water, parboil he broccoli and

cauliflower until they are just tender. Do not overcook. Drain, refresh in ice

water, drain again thoroughly, and place in a medium bowl. Add the olives.

 

Pour the mustard vinaigrette over the vegetables, and toss lightly. Transfer the

salad to a serving platter, top with the eggs, season with pepper, and serve

immediately.

 

Variation:

Omit the mustard vinaigrette and sieved egg. Mix 6 ounces plain yogurt with 2

1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon thyme leaves, 2 tablespoons minced

black olives, and 2 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper. Pour the dressing over

the vegetables, and toss together until the vegetables are well coated. Transfer

the salad to a serving platter or individual plates, and serve immediately.

 

Mustard Vinaigrette:

Put the Dijon mustard, shallot, garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper in a bowl, and

whisk together. In a separate bowl, combine the dry mustard with the lemon

juice, then stir this mixture into the Dijon mustard mixture. Slowly whisk in

the olive oil, taste, and adjust the seasoning. Use immediately, or refrigerate,

covered, for up to 1 week; bring to room temperature before using.

 

 

 

 

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