Broccoli and Feta Cheese Salad

This is an easy, colorful salad that is great to serve as a side dish for sandwiches, BBQs, etc. To keep the broccoli a bright green color, add the dressing just before serving

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 12  ounces  bite-size broccoli florets
• 1⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 1⁄2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2  tablespoons  minced chives
• 1  clove garlic, minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dry mustard
•  salt
•  fresh ground pepper
• 1⁄2 cup  finely chopped red bell pepper
• 1⁄2 cup  crumbled feta cheese
• 1⁄4 cup sunflower seeds

Directions

1. Loosely mound broccoli on a steamer rack over 1 inch of boiling water in a 2-3 quart pan; cover and steam over high heat until broccoli is barely tender when pierced, about 5 minutes; rinse broccoli with cold water, drain well, and pat dry with paper towels.
2. While broccoli is cooking, prepare dressing: in a large bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, chives, garlic and mustard; whisk to blend well; season to taste with salt and pepper.
3. Add broccoli, red pepper, and half of the cheese to dressing; mix lightly to coat well with dressing.
4. Sprinkle with sunflower kernels and remaining cheese and serve immediately.