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

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.

 

Charity Godwin
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