Day 117: Broccoli, Pepper & Celery Salad ♥
One of my most-made salads on A Veggie Venture, raw chopped vegetables tossed with Italian dressing, fresh herbs and just a spoonful of cheddar cheese. Low carb. Weight Watchers 1 point. ~recipe & photo updated 2010~ 2005: Does this look familiar? It should, it's a reprise of Day 115 . Peering deep into the dark recesses of the frig, I wondered if it might be a good way to use up a few things and deliver lunch ta-boot. Sure enough, the technique that worked so well just two days ago with tomatoes and zucchini also worked great with a broccoli crown, a yellow pepper and a couple of stalks of celery. I did miss the tomato's texture contrast and juiciness. Add this basic idea to A Veggie Venture's "For Instance Techniques" with vegetables. The magic tricks seem to be: the brightness from fresh basil the bite of fresh onion (a red onion would work well too, I think) the tiny bit of cheese for texture contrast (though it would be a no-point salad if omitted) a