Best 8 Broccoli With Cheddar Vinaigrette Recipes

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Craving a healthy and flavorful side dish that's packed with nutrients? Look no further than ourBroccoli with Cheddar Vinaigrette! This delightful recipe combines crisp broccoli florets with a tangy and creamy dressing made with sharp cheddar cheese, tangy red wine vinegar, sweet honey, and a hint of garlic. The result is a vibrant and delicious dish that will elevate any meal.

But that's not all! This article also features two additional broccoli recipes that are sure to tantalize your taste buds. Our Broccoli Salad with Bacon and Cranberries is a classic potluck favorite, featuring tender broccoli florets tossed with crispy bacon, dried cranberries, crunchy almonds, and a creamy dressing. And if you're looking for a warm and comforting dish, our Broccoli Cheddar Soup is the perfect choice. This velvety soup is made with fresh broccoli, sharp cheddar cheese, and a creamy broth, and it's sure to warm you up on a chilly day.

So whether you're looking for a quick and easy side dish, a hearty main course, or a comforting soup, this article has something for everyone. Get ready to experience the versatility and deliciousness of broccoli with these three delectable recipes!

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

FAVORITE BROCCOLI SALAD



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This broccoli salad recipe is the best! It's healthy, too, thanks to the delicious honey-mustard vinaigrette (no mayo). This broccoli salad packs great for lunch and potlucks. Recipe yields 6 side servings.

Provided by Cookie and Kate

Categories     Salad

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound broccoli florets (from 1 1/2 pounds broccoli stalks), thinly sliced and then roughly chopped (see photos)
1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds or slivered almonds
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese (optional)
1/3 cup dried cranberries or dried tart cherries, chopped
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1 medium clove garlic, pressed or minced
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

Steps:

  • Toast the sunflower seeds: Pour the sunflower seeds into a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently (careful, they'll burn!), until the seeds are turning golden on the sides, about 5 minutes. Pour the toasted seeds into a large serving bowl.
  • Add the chopped broccoli, onion, cheese and cranberries to the serving bowl. Set aside.
  • In a 1-cup liquid measuring cup or small bowl, combine all of the dressing ingredients (olive oil, vinegar, mustard, honey, garlic and salt). Whisk until the mixture is well blended.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and stir until all of the broccoli is lightly coated in dressing. I highly recommend letting the salad marinate for at least 20 minutes, or even overnight in the refrigerator.
  • Divide the salad into individual bowls and serve. Leftovers will keep well for 3 to 4 days in the fridge, covered.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 side serving, Calories 280 calories, Sugar 11.3 g, Sodium 234.1 mg, Fat 21.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, TransFat 0.1 g, Carbohydrate 17.8 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 7 g, Cholesterol 9.2 mg

BROCCOLI WITH CHEDDAR VINAIGRETTE



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Make and share this Broccoli with Cheddar Vinaigrette recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Tebo3759

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon water
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1/2 cup coarsely grated cheddar cheese
1/2 lb broccoli, cut into long flowerets

Steps:

  • Blend all but broccoli in a blender or food processer with salt and pepper to taste until smooth.
  • Cook broccoli in 1 inch boiling water 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Drain broccoli well and serve with vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.2, Fat 16.5, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 29.7, Sodium 220.6, Carbohydrate 7.9, Fiber 3, Sugar 2.1, Protein 10.2

BROCCOLI WITH CHEDDAR CHEESE SAUCE



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Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 pounds broccoli, cut into florets, stems discarded or saved for another use
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Cheddar Cheese Sauce, recipe follows
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups whole milk
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup grated sharp Cheddar

Steps:

  • Fill a medium saucepan with 1 inch of water and place a steamer inside. Bring the water to a boil, place the broccoli in the steamer, reduce the heat to medium, cover and steam until tender and bright green, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer the broccoli to a bowl and sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Top the broccoli with the Cheddar Cheese Sauce, or serve it on the side.
  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until foamy. Spoon the flour over the butter and cook, while stirring, until the flour becomes pasty. Pour in the milk while whisking and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to a medium simmer and cook for 5 to 8 minutes. Slowly add the cheese by handfuls and stir with a wooden spoon until melted and smooth.

BROCCOLI SALAD WITH CHEDDAR AND WARM BACON VINAIGRETTE



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Broccoli salads are a dime a dozen, but this one, which is adapted from Ashley Christensen's cookbook, "Poole's: Recipes From a Modern Diner," is a game-changing celebration of flavors, colors and textures: broccoli, toasted pecans and red grapes are cloaked in a warm bacon-scallion vinaigrette, then sprinkled with small chunks of sharp white Cheddar. Ms. Christensen's recipe, which uses the florets as well as the stalks, asks you to blanch the broccoli (cooking it for a few minutes in generously salted boiling water, then shocking it with salted iced water). It takes a little extra time, but the crisp-tender, bright green broccoli, seasoned inside and out, is your just reward. Try not to eat the entire bowl yourself.

Provided by Margaux Laskey

Categories     salads and dressings, vegetables, side dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Kosher salt
1 bunch broccoli (about 1 1/4 pounds), ends trimmed
1/2 cup pecan halves
4 ounces bacon, diced
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
4 green onions, white and light green parts only, chopped
Black pepper
1 cup halved red seedless grapes
4 ounces aged white cheddar, sliced thin and crumbled

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of generously salted (use about 1/2 cup kosher salt) water to a boil. Set up an ice bath next to the stove and generously salt (about 1/4 cup kosher salt) that water as well.
  • Cut the broccoli stems from the heads; slice the florets into small pieces, each about 1-inch long. Peel the stems with a peeler and cut each stem in half lengthwise, then slice into 1/2-inch-thick half-moons. Add broccoli to the boiling water and blanch for 30 seconds; transfer to the ice water to shock the broccoli and stop the cooking. Drain broccoli in a colander, then set aside (still in the colander) to drain completely.
  • In a large dry skillet, toast pecans over medium heat until they smell nutty, about 1 minute; remove pecans and set aside. Return skillet to medium heat and add bacon and oil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until bacon has rendered its fat and is crispy, about 10 minutes. Turn heat to low and whisk in mustard and vinegar. Add green onions and pecans and season generously with black pepper.
  • In a large bowl, combine broccoli and grapes. Pour the contents of the skillet into the bowl and toss to combine; season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with the cheddar and toss right before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 246, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 331 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BROCCOLI WITH CHEDDAR VINAIGRETTE



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Categories     Cheese     Vegetable     Side     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Broccoli     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons white-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon water
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco
1/2 cup coarsely grated Cheddar
1/2 pound broccoli, cut into long flowerets

Steps:

  • In a blender blend together the oil, the vinegar, the water, the Tabasco, the Cheddar, and salt and pepper to taste until the vinaigrette is smooth. In a small saucepan bring 1 inch of water to a boil and in it cook the broccoli, covered, over high heat for 4 to 5 minutes, or until it is crisp-tender. Drain the broccoli well and serve it topped with the vinaigrette.

BODACIOUS BROCCOLI SALAD



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This recipe is requested at every family gathering. Let it be your next dish that they crave! I like this dish to be prepared at least two hours before serving. Be sure to have copies of the recipe on hand, as everyone will ask for it!

Provided by Cassandra Kennedy

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Broccoli Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 slices bacon
2 heads fresh broccoli, chopped
1 ½ cups sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
½ large red onion, chopped
¼ cup red wine vinegar
⅛ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
⅔ cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, and crumble.
  • In a large bowl, combine broccoli, cheese, bacon and onion.
  • Prepare the dressing in a small bowl by whisking together the red wine vinegar, sugar, pepper, salt, mayonnaise and lemon juice. Combine dressing with salad. Cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.7 calories, Carbohydrate 7.3 g, Cholesterol 35.4 mg, Fat 24 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 542.7 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

BROCCOLI VINAIGRETTE



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Use this vinaigrette to prepare chef Stephanie Izard's Grilled Broccoli Over Blue Cheese Dressing.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Yield Makes 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup rice-wine vinegar
1/4 cup minced shallots
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons Sriracha sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons harissa
Zest of 1/2 lemon, plus juice of 1/4 lemon
1/2 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Place vinegar, shallots, mustard, soy sauce, Sriracha, harissa, and lemon zest and juice in the jar of a blender. With the machine running, slowly add olive oil to emulsify. Store in an airtight container, refrigerated, until ready to use, up to 3 days.

BROCCOLI AND CHEDDAR NUGGETS



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Yummy alternative to chicken nuggets for the kids. I'm not a broccoli fan in general, but this is really tasty.

Provided by goodeats

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 teaspoon vegetable oil, or as needed
1 (16 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
1 cup bread crumbs
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
3 eggs
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet with oil.
  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil; add broccoli, cover, and steam until tender, 2 to 6 minutes. Let broccoli cool at room temperature until cool enough to touch.
  • Transfer broccoli into a large mixing bowl. Add bread crumbs, Cheddar cheese, eggs, basil, oregano, and garlic powder to the broccoli; mix. Shape into nuggets or fun shapes and arrange onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in preheated for 15 minutes, flip, and continue baking until heated through and beginning to firm, 10 to 15 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.2 calories, Carbohydrate 26.1 g, Cholesterol 184 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 22.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 540.7 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

Tips:

  • Choosing the right broccoli: Select broccoli crowns that are deep green in color and have tightly closed florets. Avoid crowns with yellowing or wilted florets, as these are signs of age or poor quality.
  • Preparing the broccoli: Cut the broccoli into bite-sized florets and wash them thoroughly. You can use a vegetable peeler to remove any tough outer skin from the broccoli stems.
  • Blanching the broccoli: Blanching the broccoli helps to preserve its鮮豔的綠色color and slightly softens it. To blanch the broccoli, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until they are bright green and tender-crisp. Immediately remove the broccoli from the boiling water and plunge it into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
  • Making the cheddar vinaigrette: The cheddar vinaigrette is a key component of this dish, as it provides a rich, tangy flavor. To make the vinaigrette, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, grated cheddar cheese, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper.
  • Assembling the dish: To assemble the dish, simply toss the blanched broccoli florets with the cheddar vinaigrette. You can serve the dish immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

Broccoli with Cheddar Vinaigrette is a delicious and healthy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The broccoli is tender-crisp and flavorful, while the cheddar vinaigrette adds a rich, tangy flavor. This dish is also very easy to make, and it can be prepared in just a few minutes. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious side dish, give Broccoli with Cheddar Vinaigrette a try.

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