Lunch: Marinated Vegetable Salad Recipe | MyRecipes

Combine an assortment of colorful vegetables and stir in chickpeas and olives for a hearty vegetable salad that's easy to make and easy to take if you're headed to a picnic or potluck supper.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Broccoli, Basil

Health and fertility benefits of Marinated Vegetable Salad Recipe | MyRecipes

Broccoli is one of the non-starchy vegetables that has a very low glycemic index (GI), which is beneficial for reducing blood sugar levels. Broccoli is also a source of DIM (Diindolymethane). Diindolymethane is very effective in reducing the testosterone levels in the body, an action that would automatically curb male dominant features and regulate the estrogen levels in the system. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

1 (16-ounce) package fresh broccoli and cauliflower florets
1 (16-ounce) package cherry tomatoes
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 (6-ounce) can ripe black olives, drained and sliced
1 cup slivered snow peas
3 green onions, chopped
1 medium carrot, cut into thin strips
1 small red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Garnish: fresh parsley sprig

Instructions

Combine florets and next 7 ingredients in a large bowl.
Process oil and next 6 ingredients in a blender until smooth; add to vegetables, tossing to coat. Cover and chill 5 hours. Garnish, if desired.

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