Broccoli Salad

Unlike most other broccoli salad recipes, this one contains NO mayonnaise or raisins, but is instead in a tangy and savory vinaigrette dressing. Very good accompaniment to any grilled meat.

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 4  cups broccoli florets (1 large bunch, stems removed)
• 1 -2  cup  sliced mushrooms
• 8  slices bacon, cooked and chopped
• 1⁄2 cup  toasted  slivered almonds
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1⁄3 cup olive oil
• 2  tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2  tablespoons Dijon mustard
•  chopped fresh parsley (to garnish)

Directions

1. Blanch the broccoli in boiling water for 5 minutes or till tender-crisp, drain.
2. Combine all the ingredients together and chill in the refrigerator for one hour to let the flavors blend.