Winter Salad

Purple potatoes with romaine, bacon and dressing. (MCT Photo / February 13, 2013)

 This salad is also lovely at room temperature, and packs well for picnics.

Note: Regular green beans will work just as well.

Nutritional information per serving, based on 2: 219 calories, 14 grams fat, 22 grams carbohydrates, 5 grams protein, no cholesterol, 31 milligrams sodium, 9 grams dietary fiber, 54 percent of calories from fat.


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Broccoli with cranberries and pecans

 Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

 2 large heads of broccoli, florets removed (about 4 cups)

 Small handful dried cranberries

 Small handful pecans, toasted

 About 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan

 1 squeeze fresh lemon juice (about 1 tablespoon)

 Sea salt and pepper

 Put steamer basket in medium saucepan along with about 1/2 cup of water. Place broccoli in basket, cover with lid and turn heat to high. It will only take a few minutes to steam once water boils. Place steamed broccoli in a large bowl.

 Add cranberries, pecans, Parmesan and lemon juice, and toss. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm or at room temperature.

 Serve this with a poached egg on top for a light lunch or dinner.

Nutritional information per serving: 59 calories, 3 grams fat, 5 grams carbohydrates, 3 grams protein, 1 milligram cholesterol, 73 milligrams sodium, 2 grams dietary fiber, 45 percent of calories from fat.