Broccoli and Feta Salad

Brighten up your table with this refreshing and nutrient-packed Broccoli and Feta Salad! Tender, blanched broccoli florets are paired with creamy crumbled feta, sweet dried cranberries, and crunchy toasted almonds, creating a delightful mix of flavors and textures. Thinly sliced red onion adds a zesty bite, while a tangy homemade dressing of olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard ties everything together. Perfect as a wholesome side dish or a healthy lunch option, this easy salad comes together in just 20 minutes and is sure to impress. Whether served chilled or at room temperature, it's a vibrant and satisfying dish you’ll want to make again and again! Keywords: broccoli salad, feta salad, healthy side dish, easy salad recipe, quick vegetarian recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup slivered almonds, toasted
• 0.5 cup dried cranberries
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt.

Step 2

Blanch the broccoli florets in the boiling water for 2 minutes until bright green and slightly tender.

Step 3

Drain the broccoli and immediately transfer it to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Let it cool for 2 minutes, then drain well and pat dry with paper towels.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the blanched broccoli, crumbled feta, sliced red onion, toasted slivered almonds, and dried cranberries.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 7

Allow the salad to sit for 10 minutes to let the flavors meld together. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	877.7 grams (877.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1722

Total Fat 125.10g	160%
Saturated Fat 41.60g	208%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 200mg	67%
Sodium 3957mg	172%
Total Carbohydrate 107.10g	39%
Dietary Fiber 20.90g	75%
Total Sugars 66.40g
Protein 59.50g	119%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1472mg	113%
Iron 7mg	41%
Potassium 736mg	16%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.8%

Protein: 13.3%

Carbs: 23.9%