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Asian Broccoli Salad

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + chilling YIELD: 4 servings.
“This nutritious recipe is my favorite potluck contribution,” says Florence Hendrickson of Albuquerque, New Mexico. “I lightened it up, and it’s tastier than the original!”

Ingredients

  • 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • Sugar substitute equivalent to 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
  • 2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted

Directions

  • 1. Place broccoli in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 4-7 minutes or until crisp-tender. Rinse in cold water; drain. Transfer to a large bowl; cover and refrigerate until chilled.
  • 2. In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, sugar substitute and pepper. Whisk in the oil. Let stand for 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
  • 3. Add pimientos and almonds to the broccoli; drizzle with dressing and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 87 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 327mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

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