EASY BROCCOLI SALAD

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This simple broccoli salad kicks up ordinary broccoli with some lemon and red pepper flakes.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Broccoli Salad Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ pounds fresh broccoli
3 cloves garlic, mashed into a paste
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper, or to taste
⅓ cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Trim bottoms of broccoli stems and cut off broccoli heads; cut the broccoli heads into quarters. Peel broccoli stems and cut into quarters crosswise.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; reduce heat to medium and cook broccoli until tender when cut with a paring knife but still slightly firm, 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Transfer broccoli to a large bowl filled with cold water and chill to stop the cooking process. Drain well. Arrange broccoli in a colander with the florets facing down towards the holes of the colander and allow broccoli to drip for at least 30 minutes.
  • Whisk together garlic, lemon juice, rice vinegar, Dijon mustard, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper together in a large serving bowl. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking rapidly until the dressing is thick and creamy. Adjust salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes to taste.
  • Toss broccoli with the dressing; let stand 5 to 10 minutes to marinate, then toss again. Can be refrigerated up to an hour if you want to serve the salad cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Carbohydrate 12.9 g, Fat 18.6 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 72.6 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

Myrissia Coleman
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it. The dressing is so flavorful and the broccoli is perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.


Khochai Halak
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover broccoli. It's also a healthy and delicious side dish. I love the addition of bacon and sunflower seeds, which add a nice crunch. I highly recommend this recipe.


MD FAHAD BOYAN
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. The dressing is tangy and creamy, and the broccoli is perfectly cooked. I love the addition of bacon and sunflower seeds, which add a nice s


Ah N
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of broccoli, bacon, and sunflower seeds. The dressing is also very flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Raheem Maklah
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The dressing is so flavorful and the broccoli is perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.


Frank Gray
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This is the best broccoli salad I've ever had! The dressing is tangy and creamy, and the broccoli is perfectly cooked. I love the addition of bacon and sunflower seeds, which add a nice savory touch. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Lydia Guajardo
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I'm not usually a fan of broccoli salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The dressing is light and tangy, and the bacon and sunflower seeds add a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


MD Saifur
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved it! The dressing is so flavorful and the broccoli is perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.


abu tahar
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious salad. The broccoli is perfectly cooked and the dressing is tangy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Tanks Afterhour
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it. The dressing is so flavorful and the broccoli is perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.


Dennis Monyenye
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover broccoli. It's also a healthy and delicious side dish. I love the addition of bacon and sunflower seeds, which add a nice crunch. I highly recommend this recipe.


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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. The dressing is tangy and creamy, and the broccoli is perfectly cooked. I love the addition of bacon and sunflower seeds, which add a nice s


Alex Jefferson osama
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of broccoli, bacon, and sunflower seeds. The dressing is also very flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Marvelous
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The dressing is so flavorful and the broccoli is perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.


Orquidia Acanda
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This is the best broccoli salad I've ever had! The dressing is tangy and creamy, and the broccoli is perfectly cooked. I love the addition of bacon and sunflower seeds, which add a nice savory touch. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Leila Rivera
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I'm not usually a fan of broccoli salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The dressing is light and tangy, and the bacon and sunflower seeds add a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again!


Hervz Tv
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I made this salad exactly as the recipe states and it was delicious! The dressing is so flavorful and the broccoli is perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.


Ssempuuma Joseph
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This broccoli salad is a delightful combination of flavors and textures. The broccoli is perfectly cooked, with a slight crunch, and the dressing is tangy and creamy. I love the addition of bacon and sunflower seeds, which add a nice savory touch. Ov