Italian Broccoli & Egg Salad (Gluten Free & Low Carb)

Italian Broccoli & Egg Salad (Gluten Free & Low Carb)

This Italian Broccoli Salad is super easy summer dinner idea. Steamed broccoli & hard boiled eggs all tossed in a creamy lemon caper dressing.

Ingredients

Salad ingredients

• 3 hard boiled eggs
• 3 ½ cups fresh broccoli florets

Dressing ingredients

• ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp. dijon mustard
• 1 garlic clove finely minced
• 6 tbsp. olive oil
• 2 tbsp. capers
• ½ tsp. dried oregano
• ½ tbsp. honey
• salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

Salad directions

• Break broccoli into bite sized florets.
  
• Lightly steam broccoli about 5-6 minutes just until fork tender. Then rinse in cold water to stop cooking.
  
• Add cooled broccoli florets to large salad bowl & top with hard boiled eggs.
  

Dressing directions

• Mix lemon juice, olive oil, dijon mustard, garlic, capers, oregano, honey, salt & pepper to taste in small mixing bowl and whisk well.
  
• Pour over broccoli florets & eggs.
  
• Can serve immediately or store covered in fridge for up to five days.