Broccolini Summer Salad

Broccolini Summer Salad

It’s fun to try new vegetables when they emerge on the produce stands, especially ones that look very familiar.  Broccolini, also referred to as “baby broccoli” or “broccolette” is actually a hybrid of broccoli and a Chinese vegetable called kailan, a leafy green that tastes like broccoli and resembles kale.  Rich in vitamins A and C as well as potassium and calcium, the long-stemmed broccolini is slightly more sweet than broccoli.  I’m using it today in a traditional broccoli salad with bacon, sunflower seeds and craisins but with a much lighter dressing than the usual globs of mayonnaise.  The inspired salad recipe comes from a Cooking Light recipe here.   Serve it with your next summer barbecue meal as a nutritious and delicious side dish.

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