1 medium cauliflower, cut in florets
2 cup small peas
1 ; fresh or defrosted
1/4 cup chicken broth
2 celery stalks
1 ; finely chopped
3 scallions, finely chopped
2 tbsp parsley, chopped
1/3 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp dijon mustard
3 tbsp sour cream (lite)
1/3 tsp salt
1/3 tsp white pepper
1 cup ham (opt'l.)
1 ; cooked, chopped
1 chives, chopped (garnish)
Directions
Steam cauliflower and peas until barely tender. Drain well; put into a
bowl. While still warm, pour the chicken broth over the vegetables.
Set aside to cool.
Combine celery, scallions, parsley, red bell pepper, vinegar and
mustard. Mix in sour cream and add salt and pepper. Toss gently with
cauliflower and peas, adding ham if used. Sprinkle with chives.
Recipe from "Shepherd's Garden Seeds Catalog," pg. 35. Posted by Cathy
Harned.
Servings: 6 servings
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