Broccoli, Avocado & Pecan Salad W/Dressing

Submitted by GeeWhiz

"Refreshing and good for you!"

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• Salad

• 1 1⁄2 lbs broccoli
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 avocado
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1⁄2 cup coarsely chopped pecans

• Dressing

• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• salt
• 1⁄4 cup virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced Italian parsley

directions

1. Cut florrettes from broccoli.
2. Bring a saucepan of water to boil and add salt.
3. Add florrettes and boil until barely tender, about 3 minutes.
4. Drain and cool under running water; drain again and place in salad bowl then set aside.
5. Peel and pit avocado then cut into cubes; place into small bowl and toss with 1 T lemon juice.
6. Add avocado to broccoli and add pecans.
7. For dressing, in a small bowl stir together 1 T lemon juice, mustard and salt to taste until well mixed; add olive oil and parsley and stir vigorously until blended.
8. Pour dressing over salad, toss gently and serve.