Speedy Broccoli & Cauliflower Cheese Salad

There are times that you feel like a light meal after weeks of carbs and meats. My mom brought over some really beautiful broccolis so why not a 5 minutes cheese broccoli salad? Here's the recipe to share.

Ingredients:
1 small head of broccoli - cut into bite-size flowerets
1 small head of cauliflower - cut into bite-size flowerets

1 1/2 cups shredded any type cheese of your liking ( I used Cheddar )
2/3 cup mayonnaise (I used reduced fat mayonnaise) 
1/4 cup wine vinegar

2 tsp fine sugar

2 tsp white pepper

1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice 

Chives for garnishing.

Method:
1) Boil a pot of water until boiling then blanch broccoli for 2 minutes. Remove from bolling water and drain with colander. Cover broccoli with a clean tea towel and side aside to steam dry.
2) Prepare dressing in a medium microwave oven proof bowl by whisking together the cheese, mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, pepper and lemon juice for a minute. Heat the mixture in the microwave on high for 40 seconds.
3) Remove dressing from microwave oven and stir till smooth.

4) Place broccoli on a salad bowl and pour the dressing over.

5) Garnish with chives  before serving.