Description
A vibrant and crunchy broccoli salad featuring fresh broccoli florets, dried cranberries, toasted almonds, and tangy Manchego cheese, all tossed in a zesty lemon-honey dressing.
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)
- 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.
- Emulsify the dressing: Slowly drizzle in the extra-virgin olive oil while whisking constantly until the dressing is smooth and well blended. Season with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
- Combine the salad ingredients: In a large bowl, add the chopped broccoli, dried cranberries, diced Manchego cheese, and toasted chopped almonds.
- Toss the salad: Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss well to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Rest before serving: Let the salad sit for a few minutes if desired to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- May substitute Manchego cheese with sharp cheddar, feta, or your favorite cheese for variation.
- To enhance crunch, lightly toast almonds before chopping.
- Allowing the salad to sit for 10-15 minutes improves flavor melding but is optional.
- For a lighter dressing, reduce or omit the mayonnaise.
- Add seeds like pumpkin or sunflower for extra texture if desired.
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
