Calling all salad enthusiasts! Get ready to embark on a culinary journey with our delectable Broccoli Salad with Black Olives and Feta Cheese. This vibrant salad is a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring crisp broccoli florets, juicy black olives, creamy feta cheese, and a tangy dressing that brings it all together. It's a perfect side dish for your next barbecue, potluck, or family gathering, and it's also a fantastic light lunch option. But that's not all - this versatile recipe includes three additional variations to suit every taste preference. Craving a crunchy twist? Try the Broccoli Salad with Bacon and Cheddar Cheese. Prefer a lighter option? The Broccoli Salad with Grapes and Almonds is sure to please. And for those who love a classic combination, the Broccoli Salad with Red Cabbage and Carrots is a timeless choice. With so many delicious options, there's a broccoli salad recipe here for everyone. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's create a salad sensation that will leave your taste buds dancing!
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
BROCCOLI SALAD WITH BLACK OLIVES AND FETA CHEESE
Broccoli in a light dijon vinegrette. The Black Olives and Feta give it a unique flavor and since you use the stems of the broccoli there is little waste. I found this at an organice vegetable site. Sometimes I use more olives, personal taste.
Provided by BakinBaby
Categories Vegetable
Time 18m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook broccoli in boiling water for 2-3 min, drain, set aside.
- Whisk together vinegar,mustard,garlic and olive oil.
- Combine vegetables and olives in a medium sized bowl, toss in dressing.
- You can add the crumbled feta cheese now, or serve on top of salad at serving time, I like to add feta at serving time.
- Season with salt and fresh ground pepper to taste.
- Salad can be served immediately, or refrigerated until ready to serve, this salad stores well and is still nice and crispy for a few days in the frig.
BROCCOLI SALAD WITH FETA
Make and share this Broccoli Salad With Feta recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Shannon 24
Categories Vegetable
Time 17m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix the first five ingredients in a bowl.
- Combine the the last nine ingredients to form the dressing.
- Add to broccoli mixture.
- Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.
- Enjoy!
FETA OLIVE SALAD
Provided by Food Network
Time 40m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place the feta in a large shallow bowl, add the onion, garlic, lemon zest, orange zest, cherry tomatoes, if using, green olives, and black olives. Toss lightly but thoroughly. Drizzle the olive oil over the salad and toss again. Add the fresh herbs, toss, and add several turns of black pepper. Arrange the lettuce leaves on 1 large or several individual plates and spoon the feta salad on top. Serve immediately.
PASTA SHELLS WITH BROCCOLI, FETA AND OLIVES
Steps:
- Add shells and garlic to a large pot of boiling and salted water. Cook for 5 minutes and stir in florets. Cook for 1 minute or until broccoli is tender and drain. Locate garlic clove and push through garlic press into large bowl. Add shells and broccoli to bowl. Stir in tomatoes, feta cheese, olives and oil. Toss to coat and season with salt and pepper.
ORZO AND BROCCOLI SALAD (NO MAYO)
Light-tasting salad with orzo, broccoli, olives, pine nuts, Parmesan, and feta. Perfect accompaniment to grilled meats. Can be served warm or cold. Leftovers are delicious the next day. Recipe was discovered on scuba vacation on Little Cayman Island.
Provided by HOWEWASS
Categories Orzo
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add orzo and cook for 8 minutes. Add broccoli florets to the pot and cook until tender, 2 more minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add pine nuts and cook until browned, about 3 minutes. Add red pepper flakes; cook and stir until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Remove from the heat and pour over the orzo.
- Toss orzo until coated with oil mixture. Add olives, Parmesan cheese, basil, and feta cheese. Toss again and season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.8 calories, Carbohydrate 43.4 g, Cholesterol 20.6 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 14.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 461 mg, Sugar 3.8 g
GREEK ORZO AND BROCCOLI
This yummy recipe from Lillian Justis of Belleplain, New Jersey will be a welcome treat at dinnertime. The warm side dish delivers strong feta and olive flavors while red pepper flakes add a little spice.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, cook pasta in boiling water for 7 minutes. Add broccoli and cook 2-3 minutes longer or until pasta is tender; drain. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the olives, feta cheese, Parmesan cheese and basil., In a small nonstick skillet, saute almonds in oil for about 1 minute. Stir in red pepper flakes and pepper; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Stir in olive mixture; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 208mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ITALIAN BROCCOLI SALAD
This adaptable make-ahead salad is a great instant lunch or side dish. It starts with raw broccoli florets and stems, thinly sliced into irregular shapes to create many textures. As the broccoli sits with salt and vinegar, it softens and becomes slaw. Its mellow flavor is contrasted by the loud ingredients typically found in an Italian sub or chopped salad, like shallots, pickled peppers, olives and provolone. Feel free to add more protein in the form of cured meats, chickpeas, lentils or mozzarella; vegetables like sweet tomatoes or iceberg lettuce; or basil.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories dinner, easy, lunch, salads and dressings, vegetables, main course, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Rinse the sliced shallot under cold water and transfer to a large bowl.
- Cut the stalks away from the broccoli heads. Using a knife or vegetable peeler, remove the fibrous outer layer of the stalks so its light green insides emerge; compost or discard the outer layer. Thinly slice the stalks crosswise, then thinly slice the heads into bite-size pieces. (A mix of shapes and sizes adds texture to the salad, so chop up the broccoli a few ways; there's no one right way to go about it.) Transfer to the large bowl as you go, then transfer any loose bits from the cutting board to the bowl.
- Season the broccoli generously with salt and pepper, then add the almonds, pickled peppers, olives, oil, vinegar and provolone. Toss vigorously with a spoon until everything is combined and the broccoli is shiny with oil.
- Taste and adjust seasonings with salt, pepper, oil and vinegar as needed. Let sit at least 10 minutes before serving. The salad improves with age as its flavors meld, and it can be refrigerated for up to 4 days. Before serving, bring to room temperature and adjust salt, pepper, oil and vinegar to taste, as flavors change in the fridge.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh broccoli florets. If you only have frozen broccoli, be sure to thaw it and drain it well before using.
- To make the salad ahead of time, prepare the broccoli, red onion, and bell pepper as directed. Store them in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. When ready to serve, toss the vegetables with the dressing and feta cheese.
- If you don't have black olives, you can substitute another type of olive, such as kalamata olives or green olives.
- If you don't have feta cheese, you can substitute another type of cheese, such as crumbled goat cheese or grated Parmesan cheese.
- To make the salad more substantial, add some cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu.
- For a spicier salad, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a drizzle of Sriracha sauce.
Conclusion:
Broccoli salad with black olives and feta cheese is a delicious and refreshing side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful salad, give this recipe a try.
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