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Fresh Broccoli Salad
Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2007
- Total Time:
- 1 hr 50 min
- Prep:
- 35 min |
- Inactive Prep:
- 1 hr 15 min |
- Cook:
- --
- Level:
- Easy
- Yield:
- 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 lemon, zested
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Pinch freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 pound broccoli, rinsed, trimmed and sliced thinly on a mandolin
- 6 ounces cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 3 ounces coarsely chopped, toasted pecans or hazelnuts
- 2 tablespoons chiffonade fresh basil leaves
Directions
Whisk together the vinegar, zest, lemon juice, mustard, salt and pepper in a medium mixing bowl. While whisking constantly, gradually add the olive oil. Add the broccoli and toss to coat. Cover and place in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
Stir in the tomatoes, hazelnuts and basil. Cover and allow to sit, at room temperature or in the refrigerator, for another 15 minutes before serving.
Serves: 4; Calories: 310; Total Fat: 29 grams; Saturated Fat: 3 grams; Protein: 6 grams; Total carbohydrates: 12 grams; Sugar: 2 grams; Fiber: 6 grams; Cholesterol: 0 milligrams; Sodium: 573 milligrams