Description
A vibrant and crunchy Broccoli Crunch Salad featuring fresh broccoli, dried cranberries, toasted almonds, and tangy Manchego cheese, all tossed in a zesty lemon and Dijon mustard dressing. Perfect as a light side or a refreshing snack.
Ingredients
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Dressing
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons minced shallots
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Salad
- 1 lb broccoli (chopped into bite size pieces)
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup Manchego cheese (diced; or substitute sharp cheddar or feta)
- 1/4 cup toasted almonds (chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, white wine vinegar, mayonnaise, minced shallots, Dijon mustard, and honey until combined. Slowly drizzle in the extra-virgin olive oil while continuously whisking until the dressing emulsifies and thickens slightly. Season with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine the chopped broccoli, dried cranberries, diced Manchego cheese, and toasted almonds. Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients.
- Toss and serve: Toss everything together until the salad is evenly coated with dressing. Let the salad sit for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld, if desired, then serve fresh.
Notes
- You can substitute Manchego cheese with sharp cheddar or feta cheese according to your preference.
- Letting the salad rest for a few minutes before serving enhances the flavor blend but is optional.
- To add extra crunch, consider adding sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds.
- This salad keeps well for a day refrigerated, but dressing can be added just before serving for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 226 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 79 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.01 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 6 mg
