July 2009 | Zesty Beef and Broccoli Salad

Ingredients

• 2 broccoli heads, cut into bite sized florets
• 3/4 lb. cooked lean roast beef, sliced into strips
• 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 small onion, sliced thin
• Dressing:
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons horseradish
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup olive oil or canola oil
• 1/4 cup low-fat sour cream
• Salt (optional) and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Blend dressing ingredients together until smooth.
2. In a medium saucepan, cook broccoli florets over 1/2 inch of simmering water or in a steamer for about 4 minutes until just slightly tender; drain and cool.
3. In a large bowl, combine broccoli, roast beef, tomatoes, and onion. Pour on the dressing and stir until well coated. Serve warm or chilled.

Makes six servings.