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Prepare ahead in just 15 minutes and enjoy this salad with visual appeal, eye-healthy ingredients, and sweet and spicy tang. This quick and easy side completes a meal – deliciously!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ medium carrot, grated
- ¼ cup chopped red onion
- ¼ cup diced roasted red bell pepper, rinsed and drained if bottled
- 2 tablespoons plain rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon water
- ½ tablespoon olive oil (extra-virgin preferred)
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon dried basil, crumbled
- 1 teaspoon shredded or grated Parmesan cheese
Directions:
- In a medium bowl, stir together the broccoli, carrot, onion, and bell pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients except for the Parmesan. Pour over the broccoli mixture. Stir gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Before serving, sprinkle with the Parmesan.
Serves 2.
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About BrightFocus Foundation
BrightFocus Foundation is a premier global nonprofit funder of research to defeat Alzheimer’s, macular degeneration, and glaucoma. Since its inception more than 50 years ago, BrightFocus and its flagship research programs—Alzheimer’s Disease Research, Macular Degeneration Research, and National Glaucoma Research—has awarded more than $300 million in research grants to scientists around the world, catalyzing thousands of scientific breakthroughs, life-enhancing treatments, and diagnostic tools. We also share the latest research findings, expert information, and resources to empower the millions impacted by these devastating diseases. Learn more at brightfocus.org.
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