Easy Broccoli Salad

1 head of broccoli                            1 red bell pepper

1 yellow bell pepper                        1 cup of diced onions

1 4 oz jar of green olives                 1-4 oz jar of artichoke hearts

2 tablespoons minced garlic            1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. black pepper                          8 tbsp Olive Oil

¼ cup of grated Parmesan cheese   2 tbsp vinegar

½ tsp Oregano                                ½ tsp Rosemary

1 tsp lime juice (optional)

 Add 3 tbsp Olive Oil to hot pan mince onions and add to pan.

Finely chop both bell peppers (red & yellow), add to pan. Continue on medium heat until Onions are translucent. Add 1 tbsp minced garlic, remove from heat.

Bring approximately 5 cups water to boil. Add broccoli that has been chopped into bite size pieces. Continue to boil 5 minutes. Broccoli should still be bright green and slightly crunchy. Drain and rinse broccoli.

Drain & rinse Artichoke hearts and olives. Chop roughly and add to onion pepper mix. Cook onions, peppers, artichokes & olives in same pan to heat thoroughly. Once heated, drain mix, add broccoli and mix.

In separate bowl, combine remaining Olive Oil, garlic & spices, lime juice & Parmesan Cheese. Wisk together and drizzle over salad. Lightly toss salad and serve while warm.

Makes 5-6 servings.