i heart... broccoli

... yes, i know that is weird. but it's true. i do love broccoli. and last night my mom made this yummy broccoli salad.

cherry tomato & broccoli salad

vinaigrette:

1 cup olive oil (add this at end)

1/3 cup lemon juice

1/3 cup red wine vinegar

2 cloves garlic

2 tsp. salt

1 tsp. sugar

1 1/2 tsp. dried mustard

2 tbls. whole grain mustard

1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes

pulse all ingredients in food processor, except olive oil. while processor is running add olive oil slowly.

vegetables:

1 lb. fresh broccoli

1 lb. cherry tomatoes

1 bunch green onions

1 cup black olives

blanch the broccoli for 30 seconds in boiling water; drain. run under cold water immediately.

pour vinaigrette over vegetables and toss.