Phytochemical Salad Booster

Asian Broccoli SaladServes: 6 | Serving Size: 1 cupIngredients:

  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons flavored vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons nonfat plain yogurt
  • 2 carrots, peeled & sliced
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage

Directions:

  1. Steam broccoli florets until just crisp-tender.
  2. Combine first four ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well. Chill for several hours and mix again.
  3. Serve on a platter or 6 small plates.

Nutrition Information:

  • Serves 6. Each serving has 42 calories, 0 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 205 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrate, 2 g dietary fiber, 5 g sugar, and 2 g protein.
  • Each serving also has 84% DV vitamin A, 61% DV vitamin C, 4% DV calcium, and 5% DV iron.

Chef’s Tips:

  1. This recipe works best with fresh broccoli.
  2. Spicy and/or fruity vinegars are a real treat in this dish.
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Stephanie Ronco

Stephanie Ronco has been editing for Food and Health Communications since 2011. She graduated from Colorado College magna cum laude with distinction in Comparative Literature. She was elected a member of Phi Beta Kappa in 2008.

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