Broccoli, Apples, and Red Onion in Honey-Mustard Marinade

If you are not going to serve this right away, you can leave out the apple slices and add them just before serving

Ingredients:

1.     1 ½ lbs of broccoli

2.     2 tbsp  cider vinegar*

3.     2 tbsp  Dijon mustard

4.     ½ tsp minced garlic

5.     ¼ tsp salt*

6.     2 tsp honey*

7.     1-2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil*

8.     ¾ thinly sliced red onion

9.     1 or 2 tart apples, sliced

10.  Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

 

Directions:

1.     In a bowl, whisk ingredients 2-7 together.

2.     Cook cut broccoli into a water boiling pot for 1-2 min, or until the broccoli turn bright green. Meanwhile put thin sliced onion in a large colander then pour cooked broccoli over it, then run cold water over until the vegetables cool down.

3.     Transfer the vegetables into a serving bowl and add sliced apples and black pepper to taste.  Pour the sauce mixture over and toss well. Serve cold or at room temperature.

*These are optional. You can also use about 3-4 tbsp apple juice with Dijon mustard instead of salt, cider vinegar, honey and olive oil. At home, I use Dijon mustard and apple juice and maybe a drop of olive oil for dressing. Add almonds or other nuts if you like.