BROCCOLI SALAD WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE

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I'm always trying to find different side dishes and I love anything lemon.

Provided by Sheri Mullins

Categories     Vegetables

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 14

DRESSING:
2 Tbsp white wine vinegar
1 lemon, zested
1/2 lemon, juiced
2 Tbsp dijon mustard
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 c extra virgin olive oil
dash(es) red pepper flakes
SALAD:
1 lb broccoli, trimmed of stalk, rinsed, and thinly sliced
8 oz yellow, orange or red cherry tomatoes (or grape), a combination is nice
1/4 c fresh basil, julienned
1/4 c walnut pieces, toasted

Steps:

  • 1. Combine the ingredients for the dressing up to and including olive oil.
  • 2. Whisk in the olive oil until emulsified
  • 3. Place the sliced broccoli in a serving dish. Add red pepper flakes to dressing and pour in the dressing and toss together until the broccoli is coated. Refrigerate for roughly an hour.
  • 4. Meanwhile, toast nuts in skillet over medium heat.
  • 5. Slice the tomatoes in half
  • 6. Remove the broccoli from the fridge. Add the cherry tomatoes and julienned basil and gently toss to combine
  • 7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • 8. Sprinkle with toasted walnuts.

Romario Gunzell
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I love the addition of almonds to this salad. They add a nice crunch and flavor contrast to the broccoli.


Meyra Ibrahim
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or barbecue. It's light and refreshing, and the lemon vinaigrette dressing is the perfect finishing touch.


Darkvoidmaster1
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I'm always looking for new ways to get my kids to eat their vegetables, and this salad is a winner! They love the sweet and tangy dressing, and the broccoli is nice and crunchy.


Kathryn Mason
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover broccoli. I usually have some leftover from making roasted broccoli, and this is a great way to use it up.


Lori Sellards
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The lemon vinaigrette dressing is so light and refreshing, and the broccoli is always cooked to perfection.


Zethu Patricia
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This is my new favorite broccoli salad recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly. I love the combination of broccoli, bacon, and almonds.


Dipesh Bhai
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This salad was a hit at my last party! Everyone loved the bright and tangy flavor of the dressing. I used fresh broccoli from my garden, and it was so crisp and delicious.


Shafiq Lovely
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I'm not a big fan of broccoli, but this salad was actually really good! The lemon vinaigrette dressing was the perfect complement to the broccoli, and the almonds added a nice crunch. I'll definitely be making this again.


Julia Rauda
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This salad was easy to make and turned out great! I used a store-bought lemon vinaigrette dressing, and it was still delicious. The broccoli was perfectly cooked - not too soft and not too crunchy.


Akinkuolie Omorinsola
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This broccoli salad is a refreshing and healthy side dish that is perfect for a summer cookout or potluck. The lemon vinaigrette is light and tangy, and the broccoli is crisp and flavorful. I also added some chopped red onion and crumbled bacon to th