Picnics Are Better When Broccoli Tomato Salad Is On The Menu

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Thank you Mother Nature for finally blessing us with warm weather. I am ready for beach days, long walks in the park, and picnics. Most of our summertime weekends are filled with cookouts, and while hotdogs and hamburgers are always an outdoor staple, in my family, some kind of veggie salad is also always on the menu. Sometimes it's Greek pasta salad or potato salad, or even regular lettuce with mixed vegetables. When it's hot out, I don't like to weigh myself down with heavy foods while we're still enjoying the great outdoors, so I tend to lean more towards the salad options for outdoor dining. Broccoli has to be one of my favorite green vegetables, so it's easy to say that this Broccoli Tomato Salad from Golden Blossom Honey will be served up at many of our summer picnics and BBQ's this year.

Filled with crisp tender broccoli, tomatoes and mushrooms, then topped with a sweet and tangy dressing, it's a recipe my whole family loves. Allison looked at it and said, "I don't know what that is, but I do know I want some!" the first time I tossed it together. That's saying a lot from my picky eater! Oh, and isn't this piggy bowl super adorable? It's one of those things I didn't know I needed until I walked into Pier One. I swear, that place gets me every time.

If you want to add a little extra oomph to the broccoli tomato salad, I think topping it with grated Parmesan or tossing in some cubed mozzarella chunks would be a great idea. I have 2 huge parties to host this summer, and I think adding in some cheese for one of the gatherings will be a great way to keep the recipe fresh for returning party guests.

Ingredients

1 bunch broccoli, separated into florets (reserve stems for another use)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 scallions, minced
Dressing:
1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons RAW GOLDEN BLOSSOM HONEY
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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Where is your favorite spot for summertime picnics?