Seasonal Spring Vegetables
Courtesy of The Virginia Cooperative Extension Orange Office
Spring is here! The new buds on trees, flowers, and vegetable gardens are a hint that winter is behind us. It is exciting to see the colors of spring, not only in the yard but on your table! Fresh seasonal vegetables can provide the needed ingredients for nutrient - rich recipes such as sensational salads and flavorful roasted side dishes. Cabbage, broccoli, and lettuce are just a few of the available options to make tasty dishes to share with your family. Below is a quick and easy recipe. This salad using red and white cabbage with broccoli and tomatoes is the perfect crispy salad to enjoy with your fresh vegetables. Cabbage does not get soggy quickly, and when combined in this recipe it offers an outstanding balance of flavors and crispness. It ’ s time to experiment with the bountiful harvest of seasonal spring vegetables. Your taste buds will thank you!
Broccoli Cabbage Salad
Author: Valentina's Corner INGREDIENTS
2 cups green cabbage, shredded 2 cups red cabbage, shredded 1 cup broccoli, small florets 1 cup cherry tomatoes, diced 1 cucumber, cubed
Dressing 1/2 cup oil 2 Tbsp vinegar salt & pepper, to taste
INSTRUCTIONS Finely shred red and white cabbage Cut the broccoli into small florets. Dice the cherry tomatoes. Cube the cucumber into small cubes. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl. Combine ingredients for dressing. Season salad with salt and pepper, to taste. Add dressing to the salad. Mix salad. Enjoy!
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