Broccoli Mandarin Orange Salad

Tender-crisp broccoli and mandarin oranges with a citrus salad dressing.

Preparation time: 30 minutes

5 cups broccoli flowerets

1 tablespoon almonds

2  11- oz. cans of mandarin orange sections, well drained

1 orange, grated peel and juice

5 green onions, chopped

3 tablespoons white vinegar

1 tablespoon sugar

1 tablespoon olive oil

Salt and pepper, optional*

Steam broccoli flowerets in covered saucepan for 3 minutes only. Remove quickly and rinse with cold running water until broccoli is no longer warm. Do not cook further. Place in serving bowl and chill, covered. Meanwhile, in a medium-sized bowl, combine almonds, drained mandarin oranges, grated peel and juice from orange, green onions, and remaining ingredients except for salt and pepper. Toss gently and allow to stand at room temperature for about 15 to 30 minutes.  When ready to serve, pour marinated orange mixture on chilled broccoli and toss very gently. Season to taste with salt and pepper, if desired, and serve.*

Chef’s Notes: Vividly green vegetables such as green beans, cucumbers, broccoli, and zucchini will slowly turn a drab yellow-green color when in the presence of acids for a moderate period. To keep this salad bright in color, the orange-flavored salad dressing is added just before serving.

*Optional ingredients are not included in dietary analysis.

Serves: 6

1 Cup of Fruits and Vegetables per Serving

Fruit and/or Veggie Colors: Green, Orange

Nutrition Information per Serving: calories:84, total fat:3.4g, saturated fat:0.4g, % of calories from fat:33%, % of calories from saturated fat:4%, protein:3g, carbohydrates:13g, cholesterol:0mg, dietary fiber:3g, sodium:19mg

Each serving provides: An excellent source of vitamins A and C, and a good source of folate and fiber.

Recipe was developed for Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) by Chef Carmen I. Jones, CCP.  This recipe meets PBH and Centers for disease Control & Prevention (CDC) nutrition standards that maintain fruits and vegetables as healthy foods.