California Citrus Greens Salad with Garlic Dressing

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Ingredients


Dressing:
4 large cloves fresh garlic, peeled
⅓ cup orange juice
1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
½ tsp dried thyme
Salt & fresh ground pepper, to taste

Salad:

1 quart boiling water
1 cup small broccoli florets
1 bag (8 oz) ready washed baby salad greens
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 navel orange, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces

Instructions

On small plate, mince garlic and let stand ten minutes. In a blender or with a whisk, combine garlic with remaining dressing ingredients until smooth.
In medium saucepan, boil water. Add broccoli and blanch for one minute. Drain well and let cool.
In serving bowl, toss broccoli with remaining ingredients. Add dressing and toss again. Serve immediately.

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