Fresh broccoli salad is one of my favourites.
The magic lies in how finely you chop it,
the finer you chop,the better each bite will be.
It will have all the best flavours and textures.
It requires very little prep time,
and will garner plenty of compliments.
This is definitely the salad that will win everyone’s heart.
Happy salad days to all of us! 馃檪
Broccoli Salad | image: Essy Roz
Broccoli Salad
Ingredients
Suitable for a large salad bowl to place at the center of the table:
- 1 whole fresh broccoli head (about 1.5 cups of chopped broccoli)
- 1 medium red onion / 3 green onion stalks
- 陆 cup pecans
- 陆 cup white raisins / cranberries / dried apricots
For the dressing:
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp wine vinegar / apple cider vinegar
- 陆 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- Zest of one whole orange / lemon
- Juice of one whole orange / lemon
For topping (optional but highly recommended):
- 150 grams of聽 feta cheese / Bulgarian cheese
Preparation
Finely chop the broccoli, onion, pecans, and raisins, then transfer to a large bowl.
Place all dressing ingredients in a separate bowl and mix well.
Combine the salad with the dressing and mix until well combined. Crumble the cheese over the salad and serve.
A little extra from me:
- You can store the salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days.
- You can prepare the salad and dressing in advance, keeping them separate, and combine just before serving.
- For a vegan version, simply omit the cheese.
- I recommend using orange for this salad鈥攊t’s amazing, but lemon will also give it a great flavour.
Broccoli Salad – Before Mixing the Salad and Dressing | image: Essy Roz
Broccoli Salad | image: Essy Roz
Broccoli Salad | image: Essy Roz
View this post on Instagram
No Comments