Broccoli Salad

Ingredients:

• 3 pounds broccoli crowns
• 3 cloves of garlic
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup scallions
• 1/2 teaspoon dried whole tarragon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground dry mustard
• 2 tablespoons vinegar rice wine
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions:

1. Arrange broccoli in a steamer basket over boiling water. Cover and steam until crisp-tender. Cool in ice water.
2. Mince garlic and slice scallions. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add scallions, garlic, tarragon and dry mustard and sauté 2 minutes. Remove from heat; add vinegar and remaining ingredients, stirring with a wire whisk until blended, cool off the dressing.
3. Toss broccoli gently with dressing. This dish can be served cold or warm.

Yield:

8 servings (about 1 cup)