Broccoli and Nut Salad
Brighten up your table with this vibrant Broccoli and Nut Salad, a perfect balance of crunch, tang, and sweetness! Featuring blanched broccoli florets for a tender crispness, toasted nuts for a nutty aroma, and dried cranberries for a touch of sweetness, this salad is both wholesome and satisfying. Thinly sliced red onions and optional crumbled feta cheese add layers of flavor, while a zesty homemade lemon-honey dressing ties it all together. Ready in just 20 minutes, this colorful salad is a fantastic choice for busy weeknights, meal prep, or potlucks. Packed with nutrients and bursting with taste, it’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Whether served as a side dish or a standalone light meal, this salad is sure to impress every palate at the table.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups Fresh broccoli
- 1 cup Almonds (or your choice of nuts)
- 1 cup Dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup Red onion
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese (crumbled, optional)
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
1. Wash and dry the broccoli. Chop it into small bite-size florets, making sure to remove any tough stems.
Step 2
2. Boil a pot of water and blanch the broccoli florets for 1 minute. Immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.
Step 3
3. Toast the almonds (or your chosen nuts) in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant. Allow them to cool slightly and roughly chop if desired.
Step 4
4. Thinly slice the red onion and crumble the feta cheese (if using).
Step 5
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, honey, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Step 6
6. In a large serving bowl, combine the blanched broccoli, toasted nuts, dried cranberries, sliced red onion, and feta cheese.
Step 7
7. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until evenly coated.
Step 8
8. Let the salad sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 day.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 917.2 grams (917.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2025 |
| Total Fat 125.20g | 161% |
| Saturated Fat 28.60g | 143% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.00g | |
| Cholesterol 107mg | 36% |
| Sodium 2706mg | 118% |
| Total Carbohydrate 188.40g | 69% |
| Dietary Fiber 34.80g | 124% |
| Total Sugars 130.40g | |
| Protein 52.60g | 105% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1109mg | 85% |
| Iron 9mg | 47% |
| Potassium 2285mg | 49% |
Source of Calories