Description
A refreshing and healthy twist on a classic Italian salad featuring broccoli, garlic, and a tangy lemon dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head of broccoli (trim off the bottom 2 inches, break the rest into small florets)
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
- 5 cloves minced garlic
- 1/2 cup (120g) extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup (60g) fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
Instructions
- Start by bringing a large pot of water to a boil.
- Once the water is boiling, add the broccoli.
- Cook the broccoli until it is almost tender, which should take about 5-6 minutes.
- Once cooked, drain the broccoli but do not rinse it with cool water.
- Allow it to stay warm, which will help it absorb the dressing better.
- While the broccoli is cooking, begin preparing the dressing by whisking together your dressing ingredients until they are well emulsified.
- In a large bowl, toss the warm, drained broccoli with the freshly prepared dressing and lemon zest until the broccoli is well-coated.
- Taste test your broccoli salad and season with salt as needed.
- If you desire a bit more tang, add more lemon juice.
- For added heat, consider incorporating hot pepper flakes to taste.
- Once the broccoli is combined with the dressing, let the salad sit in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
- For a more robust flavor, refrigerate overnight if possible.
- Serve and enjoy your flavorful broccoli salad!
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh ingredients.
- This salad can be made a day ahead for enhanced taste.
- Adjust the spicy heat to your preference by varying the amount of hot red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling and Tossing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg