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Light and Crunchy Broccoli Salad

Light and Crunchy Broccoli Salad

Light and Crunchy Broccoli Salad

Jessica Braider
While traditional broccoli salads tend to be creamy, this one is light and refreshing with a honey-dijon vinaigrette that you will love.
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Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 145 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 heads broccoli florets and stems chopped into small pieces, about 8 cups
  • 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
  • 1/2 lemon juice only, about 2 Tbsp.
  • 1 Tbsp. honey
  • 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp. soy sauce
  • 1/2 red bell pepper finely chopped
  • 2 shallots quartered and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup cashews coarsely chopped, or use cooked bacon, optional

Instructions
 

  • Steam the broccoli in the microwave or on the stovetop (with an inch of water if cooking on the stove) for 2 minutes until it is bright green, but not soft.
  • Meanwhile, combine the oil, vinegar, lemon juice, honey, mustard and soy sauce.
  • Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl, cover and chill it for at least an hour and up to 3 days. Serve cold, seasoned with salt and black pepper, if desired.

Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 145kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 107mgPotassium: 585mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1183IUVitamin C: 149mgCalcium: 81mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Dairy-Free, Fall, Gluten-Free, Kid-Friendly, Kosher, Make-Ahead, Nut-Free, Picnic, Salads, Side Dish, Spring, Vegan, Vegetarian, Winter
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