Asian Broccoli Salad

Name: Asian Broccoli Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups fresh broccoli florets; 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 2 garlic cloves, minced; Sugar substitute equivalent to 2 teaspoons sugar; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, drained; 2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted

Total Time Prep: 20 min. + chilling

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

“This nutritious recipe is my favorite potluck contribution,” says Florence Hendrickson of Albuquerque, New Mexico. “I lightened it up, and it’s tastier than the original!”

Ingredients

4 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
Sugar substitute equivalent to 2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted

Directions

Place broccoli in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 4-7 minutes or until crisp-tender. Rinse in cold water; drain. Transfer to a large bowl; cover and refrigerate until chilled.
In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, sugar substitute and pepper. Whisk in the oil. Let stand for 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
Add pimientos and almonds to the broccoli; drizzle with dressing and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 87 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 327mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

“This nutritious recipe is my favorite potluck contribution,” says Florence Hendrickson of Albuquerque, New Mexico. “I lightened it up, and it’s tastier than the original!”

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