Broccoli Salad with Sherry Vinaigrette

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Parmesan, red onions and pecans contribute flavor and texture to this quick and easy broccoli salad that makes a great easy side dish for almost any protein. If you have leftovers, toss them with pasta for lunch the following day.

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Karen Rankin
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Karen Rankin

Karen Rankin is a recipe tester, developer and food stylist. She is also a writer whose work has appeared in EatingWell, Southern Living, MyRecipes, Cooking Light, Real Simple and Food & Wine. She has served as a food stylist for many of those same brands and produces a series of videos for Southern Living called Tips from the Test Kitchen.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 cups
Nutrition Profile:
Low-Carb Healthy Immunity Soy-Free High-Fiber Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie
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Ingredients

  • 8 cups broccoli florets (2-inch pieces)

  • ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar

  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme

  • 1 teaspoon honey

  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt

  • ½ cup thinly sliced red onion

  • ½ cup shaved Parmesan cheese

  • ¼ cup chopped toasted pecans

Directions

  1. Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a large pot fitted with a steamer basket. Set a large bowl of ice water by the stove. Add broccoli, cover and cook until tender-crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the broccoli to the ice bath to cool, about 2 minutes. Drain well and pat dry with a clean towel.

  2. Whisk oil, vinegar, thyme, honey, mustard and salt in a large bowl. Add onion and the broccoli; toss to coat. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes.

  3. Add Parmesan and pecans to the salad, toss gently and serve.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, March 2019

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

199 Calories
17g Fat
8g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 1 cup
Calories 199
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 5g 10%
Total Fat 17g 22%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Vitamin A 2896IU 58%
Vitamin C 89mg 99%
Folate 71mcg 18%
Sodium 366mg 16%
Calcium 111mg 9%
Iron 1mg 6%
Magnesium 33mg 8%
Potassium 349mg 7%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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