Broccoli Salad
A chilled salad made on the healthier side with broccoli, onion, and apple with a delicious dressing.
Yield: 6
Calories: 255kcal
Materials
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup raisins, or dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 3 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. water
- 1 Tbsp. honey
- 1 Tbsp. sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. smoked paprika
Salad:
- 1 1/2 lbs. broccoli, (about 2 heads)
- 2 green onion, finely chopped
- 1 apple, chopped into small cubes
- 1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds
- 1 cup red or green seedless grapes, halved
- kosher salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Dressing:
- In small bowl or container, mix all dressing ingredients together. Cover and set aside in refrigerator.
Salad:
- Cut up broccoli florets into 1/2" pieces. For stems, shave off woody exterior and discard. Use only soft inside portion. Cut into matchstick-sized pieces or grate on large grater. Steam broccoli for 3 minutes, then rinse in colander.
- To toast sliced almonds, preheat oven to 300°. Lay almonds in single layer on cookie sheet and roast for 8 - 10 minutes, or until they're a golden color.
- In large serving bowl, add broccoli, green onion, apple, toasted almonds, halved grapes, and the dressing. Toss to evenly coat while adding salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately, or chill first. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 255kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Sodium: 203mg | Potassium: 634mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 780IU | Vitamin C: 106mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 2mg