Eating Well Green & White Jade Salad

Submitted by aronsinvest

"This is a colorful warm weather dish as an appetizer or to carry to picnics. This dressing is versatile and can be used on other vegetables such a carrots or Brussels sprouts."

 

• Ready In: 14mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons sesame paste
• 1 tablespoon chinese rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon chili oil
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1⁄2 lb broccoli
• 1⁄2 lb cauliflower

directions

1. Mix sesame paste, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, chili oil and sesame oil in a bowl or blender and chill. (Can be made 2 days in advance).
2. Cut off broccoli heads and break them into florets. Peel stalks if necessary and slice them into 1/4 inch slices. Cut cauliflower into small florets about 1 1/2 inches wide. Blanch the vegetables in a large saucepan of boiling salted water for 4 minutes. Plunge into cold water then drain. Dry in a salad spinner or colander. Arrange on a platter pour dressing over top and serve.