Broccoli Salad with Olives Recipe

Glucides nets Atkins™
Style:American
Cook Time:5 Minutes
Phase:Phase 1
Difficulty:Difficult
INGREDIENTS
- 3cup floweretsBroccoli Flower Clusters
- 0 1/2tspGarlic
- 2tbspWhite Wine Vinegar
- 1tbsp, drainedCapers
- 0 1/2tspSalt
- 0 1/4tspBlack Pepper
- 0 1/3cupExtra Virgin Olive Oil
- 3stalk, medium (7-1/2" - 8" long)Celery
- 2medium (4-1/8" long)Scallions or Spring Onions
- 6eachBlack Olives
DIRECTIONS
- Steam broccoli florets in a steamer basket set in a medium pot over lightly salted boiling water for 5 minutes until crisp-tender. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a blender or food processor, purée garlic, vinegar, capers, salt, and pepper. With motor running, add oil in a thin, steady stream; blend until smooth.
- Thinly slice celery and scallions then cut olives into quarters (de-pit if needed), set aside.
- Pour dressing into a large salad bowl. Thinly slice broccoli florets and add to dressing. Mix in celery, scallions and olives. Toss gently to coat evenly with dressing and serve.
Cooking Tip
Feel free to swap in your favorite lettuce for this recipe, as net carb change will likely be minimal.