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Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad

So low in carbs it hardly counts. Delicious and perfect for the summer barbeque!
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Keyword Broccoli, Cauliflower, Lemon, Parmesan Cheese

Ingredients

  • ½ lb (227 gr) fresh broccoli, cut into small florets 9 CHO
  • ½ lb (227 gr) fresh cauliflower, cut into small florets 6 CHO
  • ¼ cup (30 gr) thinly sliced red onion 3 CHO
  • 1 cup (70 gr) Grated Parmesan 0 CHO

TOTAL CHO 18 CHO

  • TOTAL WEIGHT 600 GRAMS
  • 18 CHO DIVIDED BY 600 GRAMS = .03 CHO/GRAM
  • ¼ CUP = 53 GRAMS (.03 CHO x 53 GRAMS) 1.59 CHO/1/2 CUP

Dressing

  • 4 TBSP olive oil
  • 4 TBSP fresh lemon juice
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. pepper
  • Lemon rind to garnish

Instructions

  1. Cut broccoli and cauliflower into small pieces.
  2. Make dressing and set aside.
  3. No more than an hour before serving, toss vegetables with dressing, red onion and grated Parmesan.