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How to Make Winter Salad with Baby Greens and Broccolini - A Step-by-Step Guide

During the colder months, it can be a challenge to find fresh and vibrant ingredients to create a satisfying and delicious salad. However, this winter salad with baby greens and broccolini is the perfect way to bring an array of flavors and textures to the dinner table, even when the weather outside is chilly.

This salad is not only a feast for the senses, but it also provides a healthy and nutritious option for those looking to combine seasonal produce into a vibrant dish. With the c...

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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 broccolini stalks, bottoms trimmed
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ cups baby greens mix (such as spinach, chard, kale, and arugula)
  • 2 teaspoons lemon vinaigrette, or to taste
  • coarse sea salt to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 mins
  • Total Time: 13 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil; add 1 teaspoon salt. Reduce heat and add broccolini stalks; simmer until broccolini turns bright green, about 1 minute. Transfer broccolini to a bowl of ice water; drain when cool. Chop broccolini into 1-inch pieces.
  • Return pot to stove; heat olive oil and red pepper flakes over medium heat. Add broccolini; cook until warmed through. Stir in garlic; cook until fragrant but not brown, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Remove pot from heat.
  • Stir baby greens, vinaigrette, and sea salt into broccolini mixture; toss just until greens are warmed through but not wilted, 1 to 2 minutes.

    • Nutrition

    71 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 1383mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 4g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 28mg
    • Calcium: 34mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 165mg

    Categories

    Salad recipes
    Winter recipes
    Broccolini recipes