BROCCOLI AND ENDIVE SALAD WITH FETA AND RED PEPPERS
Parents appreciate broccoli because it's one vegetable that their children will eat. But what about broccoli for adults? How much plain steamed broccoli do you really want to eat? We rarely base a meal on this healthy food, yet there are plenty of ways to move it to the center of your plate. For main dishes, I am most likely to use broccoli in a salad, a soup or pasta. Those little flowers - the crown of the broccoli is the plant's flower - are like sponges for tasty sauces, dressings and broths. Like other cruciferous vegetables in the Brassica family (kale, collard greens, cabbage, Brussels sprouts and cauliflower), broccoli contains sulfur-containing phytonutrients that have gotten a lot of attention from nutritionists for their potential cancer-fighting properties. It's packed with vitamins C, A, K and folate, as well as with fiber. And broccoli is a very good source of manganese, tryptophan, potassium, B vitamins, magnesium, iron, calcium, zinc and vitamin E. In this beautiful salad, the bitter flavor of the endive is countered by the sweet red peppers and broccoli.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, easy, quick, salads and dressings
Time 10m
Yield Serves 4 to 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Make the dressing. Mix together the vinegars, salt, garlic, mustard and oil, or use the buttermilk and oil. Set aside.
- Bring a medium pot of generously salted water to a boil. Fill a bowl with ice water. Add the broccoli to the boiling water, and cook 2 1/2 minutes. Transfer to the ice water, let cool for a few minutes and drain. Dry on paper towels. Toss in a bowl with the red pepper, pine nuts, feta and half the dressing.
- In a wide salad bowl, toss together the endives, herbs and remaining dressing. Top with the broccoli mixture, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 96, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 404 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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ZambolianMonkey
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover broccoli. It's also a healthy and delicious side dish.
Willy's Wonderland arty alligator
[email protected]I've never been a fan of broccoli, but this salad changed my mind. The broccoli was perfectly cooked and the dressing was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
Samiya Akter Laboni
[email protected]This salad is easy to make and it's always a hit at parties. I highly recommend it!
Fazalahmad Andari
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The broccoli and endive are crunchy, the feta is salty, and the red peppers add a touch of sweetness.
Yasmeen Shimanza
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's packed with broccoli, endive, and red peppers.
Ahmad Tolba
[email protected]I made this salad for my family and they loved it. Even my picky kids ate it!
Hansi Sathsarani
[email protected]This salad is perfect for a summer cookout. It's light and refreshing, and the dressing is tangy and flavorful.
Khalid Madari
[email protected]I was looking for a new salad recipe and this one caught my eye. I'm so glad I tried it! It's now one of my favorites.
1MPECTO
[email protected]This salad was delicious and healthy. I felt good about eating it.
Techno Khan
[email protected]I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. The dressing is especially good.
Kabita Mahat
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.
Nona malak Nona malk
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of broccoli, but this salad changed my mind. The broccoli was perfectly cooked and the dressing was flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
Firegod98 “jeffystar” lopez
[email protected]This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of broccoli, endive, feta, and red peppers was delicious and refreshing. I especially loved the tangy dressing.