Broccoli and Feta Salad
Brighten up your table with this refreshing and nutrient-packed Broccoli and Feta Salad! Tender, blanched broccoli florets are paired with creamy crumbled feta, sweet dried cranberries, and crunchy toasted almonds, creating a delightful mix of flavors and textures. Thinly sliced red onion adds a zesty bite, while a tangy homemade dressing of olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard ties everything together. Perfect as a wholesome side dish or a healthy lunch option, this easy salad comes together in just 20 minutes and is sure to impress. Whether served chilled or at room temperature, it's a vibrant and satisfying dish you’ll want to make again and again! Keywords: broccoli salad, feta salad, healthy side dish, easy salad recipe, quick vegetarian recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup slivered almonds, toasted
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt.
Blanch the broccoli florets in the boiling water for 2 minutes until bright green and slightly tender.
Drain the broccoli and immediately transfer it to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Let it cool for 2 minutes, then drain well and pat dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the blanched broccoli, crumbled feta, sliced red onion, toasted slivered almonds, and dried cranberries.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Allow the salad to sit for 10 minutes to let the flavors meld together. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1722 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 125.1 g | 160% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.6 g | 208% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 200 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 3957 mg | 172% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 107.1 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.9 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 66.4 g | ||
| Protein | 59.5 g | 119% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1472 mg | 113% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 736 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
