Marinated Broccoli

One day visiting at a friend’s home, where she prepared lunch. A broccoli salad was served. It was so colorful very appealing to any hearty appetite. I requested her recipe. This salad has been made on several occasions and the recipe is always requested.

This recipe is a perfect example of eating anti-inflammatory foods to relieve osteoarthritis pain. It also has many other ingredients that contain these properties. Besides being very healthy and colorful it is a good side dish for a healthy main course.

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon + 1 teaspoon of olive oil

1 tablespoon water

1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice

1 teaspoon honey

1 garlic clove minced

1/4 teaspoon salt

Dash cayenne pepper

2 cups fresh broccoli florets

2 tablespoons chopped sweet pepper

Directions

1. Combine the first 8 ingredients and place in a jar with a tight fitting lid; shake well.
2. In a small bowl combine broccoli and red pepper.
3. Add the dressing and toss to coat the vegetables.
4. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon.