4.7 from 9 votes
Broccoli Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette
This lightened-up broccoli salad recipe is tossed with a light Dijon vinaigrette, and is a fantastic option for a light lunch or picnic. 148 calories and 4 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 1483 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
The Salad:
- 6 cups small broccoli florets
- ¼ cup tart cherries
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons slivered almonds toasted
The dressing:
- 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon minced shallots
- 3 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 ½ teaspoons agave nectar or honey
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt or more to taste
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
The Salad:
- In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, tart cherries, Parmesan cheese and almonds.
- Pour in the dressing and toss to combine. Allow the salad to rest for at least 30 minutes. Serve.
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The Dressing:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar, shallots, Dijon mustard, agave nectar, salt and pepper.
- While whisking, slowly drizzle in the olive oil. Whisk until combined.
Notes
- Weight Watchers Points: 4 (Freestyle SmartPoints), 4 (Old SmartPoints)
Nutrition Information
Serving
1Cup
Calories
148.3kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
11.2g
(4%)
Protein
4.9g
(10%)
Fat
10.2g
(16%)
Saturated Fat
1.9g
(10%)
Cholesterol
2.6mg
(1%)
Sodium
340.9mg
(14%)
Fiber
3.4g
(14%)
Sugar
7.7g
(15%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1483
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Cup | |
| Calories | 148.3kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 11.2g | 4% |
| Protein | 4.9g | 10% |
| Fat | 10.2g | 16% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.9g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 2.6mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 340.9mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3.4g | 14% |
| Sugar | 7.7g | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.