Garlic Broccoli Salad

This broccoli salad is perfect to bring to a summer grill-out or to have as a side dish with your favorite meal. Broccoli is a great source of fiber and calcium.

INGRIDIENT

1 head broccoli, cut into florets

1 teaspoon olive oil

¼ cup pine nuts

1 ½ tablespoons rice wine vinegar

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 pinch cayenne pepper

3 tablespoons golden raisins

DIRECTION

Step: 1

Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Cover and bring the water to a boil. Add broccoli, cover, and steam until just tender, 3 to 4 minutes.

Step: 2

Rinse broccoli under cold water until chilled; set aside.

Step: 3

Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir pine nuts in the olive oil until lightly toasted, 2 to 3 minutes; remove from heat.

Step: 4

Whisk rice vinegar, vegetable oil, garlic, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl.

Step: 5

Transfer broccoli, pine nuts, and raisins to rice vinegar dressing; toss to coat.