Healthy Salad with Ginger Dressing

Makes 4 servings | Serving size: 1 cup

Ingredients

2 cups green beans, cut
2 cups broccoli, pieces (fresh or frozen)
¼ cup water

Ginger Dressing

2 Tablespoons soy sauce, low sodium
1 teaspoon vinegar
½ teaspoon oil
1 teaspoon honey
¼ teaspoon ginger powder, or ½ teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, optional

Directions

1. Microwave green beans with water in covered bowl on high for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove cover carefully, allowing steam to escape, stir green beans and add broccoli pieces.  Cover and microwave together on high for 2 minutes.  (If using frozen green beans and/or broccoli, follow microwave directions on packaging.)
2. Whisk ingredients for dressing together. Set aside.
3. Drain green beans and broccoli; mix in dressing while still warm. Let vegetables chill in refrigerator until ready to serve (at least 10 minutes).