Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 head broccoli cut into small florets
• 1 head cauliflower cut into small florets
• ½ cup red pepper, sliced thin (125ml)
• ½ cup yellow pepper, sliced thin (125ml)

Dressing

• ¼ cup sesame oil (60ml)
• 1 teaspoon Soya sauce (5ml)
• 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar (30ml)
• 1 tablespoon honey (15ml)
• The juice of 1 lemon
• The juice of 1 orange
• 3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds (45ml)

Directions

1. Mix the dressing ingredients in a small bowl
2. Place broccoli in a steamer set over boiling water.  Cover broccoli and steam for 4 minutes or until bright green.  Refresh in an ice bath to stop cooking process. Drain broccoli and set aside.
3. Place cauliflower in a steamer set over boiling water. Cover cauliflower and steam for 6 minutes or until slightly tender.  Refresh in an ice bath to stop cooking process. Drain cauliflower and set aside.
4. Place peppers, cauliflower and broccoli in a large bowl.
5. Toss dressing evenly over vegetables.  Place in refrigerator for 1 hour to allow flavours to infuse.