Broccoli Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 lbs

broccoli, stalks peeled, halved lengthwise, and sliced 1/4 inch thick, florets cut into 1-inch pieces

1/2 cup

dried cranberries

1/2 cup

sliced almonds, toasted

shallot, sliced thin

1 tbsp

minced fresh tarragon or chives

1 recipe Creamy Avocado Dressing:

avocado, halved, pitted, and cut into 1/2 inch pieces

2 tbsp

extra virgin olive oil

1 tsp

grated lemon zest plus 3 tablespoons juice

garlic clove, minced

3/4 tsp

table salt

1/4 tsp

pepper

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