Italian Broccoli Salad

This is great with an Italian dinner, esp spaghetti but try adding in some leftover cooked pasta and cooked meat (chicken is great) and you have a perfect for summer main dish salad! Cooking time is time to chill to allow flavors to meld.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
• 1⁄2 cup green onion, choppe
• 1⁄2 cup black olives, sliced
• 1⁄2 cup  red pepper, julienne strips
• 1⁄2 cup  yellow pepper, julienne strips
• 1  cup  Italian dressing (light or regular)

Directions

1. Cook broccoli to tender crisp and cool slightly.
2. In a large bowl, add broccoli, onions, black olives and peppers.
3. Add Italian dressing and toss to coat evenly.
4. Chill for 1-2 hours and stir before serving.
5. Serve as a salad or over pasta.