How to Make Easy Broccoli Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Broccoli salad is a classic dish that never goes out of style. It's the perfect side dish for any summer gathering or barbecue, and it's easy to make ahead of time for a quick and convenient meal. This easy broccoli salad recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household.

But what makes this recipe so special? The combination of crunchy broccoli, crispy bacon, sweet and tart cranberries, and creamy dressing creates a flavor explosion that will have you coming back for seconds and ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds fresh broccoli
  • 3 cloves garlic, mashed into a paste
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper, or to taste
  • ⅓ cup olive oil

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Trim bottoms of broccoli stems and cut off broccoli heads; cut the broccoli heads into quarters. Peel broccoli stems and cut into quarters crosswise.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; reduce heat to medium and cook broccoli until tender when cut with a paring knife but still slightly firm, 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Transfer broccoli to a large bowl filled with cold water and chill to stop the cooking process. Drain well. Arrange broccoli in a colander with the florets facing down towards the holes of the colander and allow broccoli to drip for at least 30 minutes.
  • Whisk together garlic, lemon juice, rice vinegar, Dijon mustard, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper together in a large serving bowl. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking rapidly until the dressing is thick and creamy. Adjust salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes to taste.
  • Toss broccoli with the dressing; let stand 5 to 10 minutes to marinate, then toss again. Can be refrigerated up to an hour if you want to serve the salad cold.
  • Nutrition

    223 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Sodium: 73mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 13g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 156mg
    • Calcium: 85mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 558mg