Broccoli, Avocado & Pecan Salad W/Dressing

Refreshing and good for you!

• Ready In: 15 mins
• 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.