Broccoli Salad
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5
Broccoli Salad
Description
Broccoli Salad brings together bite-sized raw broccoli pieces and diced celery tossed in a tangy dressing composed of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey. The dressing adds a sweet, sour, and slightly sharp flavor that softens the broccoli slightly but maintains crispness due to the small chopping size. Seasoned lightly with sea salt and black pepper, the salad's flavor is balanced without overpowering the freshness of the vegetables.
Optional toppings such as dried cranberries and flaked almonds contribute texture contrasts—sweet chewiness from the cranberries and delicate crunch from the almonds—making the salad more layered and interesting. The salad is versatile and can be eaten on its own or as a complement to a main dish. Removing nuts until just before serving prevents sogginess if preparing in advance.
This salad suits those looking for a fresh vegetable side that features a non-creamy vinaigrette-style dressing. Additional ideas include adding sunflower or pumpkin seeds for variation or mixing in cooked chopped bacon or crumbled goat cheese for a richer flavor profile.
Ingredients
- 1 head broccoli chopped into small pieces
- 1 celery diced
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
To serve (all optioanal):
- dried cranberries
- almonds flaked
Instructions
- Put all of the dressing ingredients into a bowl and mix well.
- Put the salad ingredients into a large bowl, add the dressing and mix together.
Notes
- Cut the broccoli into small, bite-sized pieces to soften it slightly and make it easier to eat raw.
- Add nuts like almonds at serving time to keep them crisp and avoid sogginess when prepping in advance.
- Consider including sunflower or pumpkin seeds for different textures.
- Chopped cooked bacon or crumbled goat cheese can be mixed in for added flavor complexity.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 15Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 105 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 105kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 97mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 283mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 610IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 63.5mg | 71% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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