Broccoli Orange Vinaigrette Salad Food

BROCCOLI ORANGE SALAD

Steps:

• In a heavy saucepan, combine egg, sugar, honey, mustard and cornstarch with a whisk until smooth. Gradually whisk in water and vinegar. Cook and stir over medium heat until a thermometer reads 160° and mixture is thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in mayonnaise, sour cream and butter until blended. Cool. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine broccoli, cashews, cheese, oranges, raisins, bacon and onion if desired. Just before serving, add dressing and toss to coat.

BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, orange juice, sugar, apple cider vinegar, orange zest, Dijon, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
• In a large salad bowl, toss together the broccoli, grapes, pecans, red onions, bacon, cheese, and dates. Toss the salad with half the dressing. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours. Adjust seasoning, adding more salt and pepper and dressing as needed. Serve

BROCCOLI CARROT SALAD WITH HONEY DIJON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the walnut pieces and cook, stirring occasionally, until evenly toasted, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove to a small bowl.
• Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil.
• Cut the broccoli florets into bite-sized pieces and thinly slice the stems. Have a bowl of ice water ready. Cook the broccoli in the boiling water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Add the carrots and cook 30 seconds more. Drain the broccoli and carrots and submerge in the ice water to stop the cooking. Drain well and pat dry.
• Whisk together the vinegar, honey and Dijon in a medium bowl with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste. Gradually add the olive oil while whisking constantly. Add the broccoli, carrots and walnuts and toss to coat.

ORANGE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Add all of the ingredients to a jar, top with a lid, and shake until well combined.
• Taste the vinaigrette and adjust the seasonings, adding more salt, pepper, or maple syrup as desired.
• Shake once again just before serving.

BROCCOLINI AND BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water and 2 tablespoons salt to a boil. Remove and discard the bottom third of the broccolini stems. If some stems are very thick, cut them in half lengthwise.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mustard, garlic, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and the pepper. When the water comes to a full boil, add the broccolini, return to a boil, and cook over high heat for 2 minutes, until the stalks are just tender. Drain well and place in a large bowl. Pour enough dressing over the broccolini to moisten and toss well. Splash with a generous squeeze of fresh lemon juice, sprinkle with salt, and serve warm or hot.

CAULIFLOWER AND BROCCOLI SALAD WITH GINGER VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Trim away and discard the core of the cauliflower. Break the cauliflower into flowerettes.
• Cut the broccoli into flowerets. Peel the large stems and cut them into 1 1/2-inch lengths. Rinse and drain.
• In a saucepan large enough to hold the cauliflower and broccoli, bring enough water to a boil to cover the vegetables. Add salt. Add the cauliflower and simmer 6 minutes, then add the broccoli pieces. When the water returns to a boil, lower the heat and let simmer about 3 minutes.
• Drain well. Let cool.
• Put the mustard and vinegar in a bowl and whisk in the oil. Stir in the ginger and parsley or coriander. Add the cauliflower and broccoli, salt and pepper, toss and serve.

BROCCOLI SALAD WITH SHERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a large pot fitted with a steamer basket. Set a large bowl of ice water by the stove. Add broccoli, cover and cook until tender-crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the broccoli to the ice bath to cool, about 2 minutes. Drain well and pat dry with a clean towel.
• Whisk oil, vinegar, thyme, honey, mustard and salt in a large bowl. Add onion and the broccoli; toss to coat. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes.
• Add Parmesan and pecans to the salad, toss gently and serve.

BROCCOLI SALAD WITH FRESH HERB VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place prepared broccoli in bowl or pan and pour enough boiling water over it to almost cover. When broccoli turns bright green, drain and rinse in cold water. Set aside to drain.
• Prepare all other vegetables and place in medium bowl. Add broccoli. Reserve cheese for serving.
• In blender, put the vinegar, garlic, herbs and seasonings. Blend until smooth.
• Add oil and blend quickly.
• Pour over vegetables and stir. Cover and refrigerate. Stir again in about an hour.
• Store overnight to serve the next day. Take out of refrigerator about 1/2 hour before serving, adding the shaved cheese. Stir and serve.

BROCCOLI ORANGE VINAIGRETTE SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare dressing: Place onions, vinegar, and sugar into small bowl. Add grated rind and juice from ONE orange, and diced flesh or sections without membrane, from the other two oranges. Add a generous grind of fresh black pepper and about ¼ teaspoon salt; stir to combine, set aside.
• Prepare broccoli: Cut 1-inch or smaller florets from broccoli head with as little stem as possible. Peel stem and slice about 1/8" thick. Steam broccoli for 2 minutes, until bright green and crisp-tender. Shock in ice water, drain, and place in serving bowl. Place in refrigerator to chill uncovered for 10 to 30 minutes.
• When ready to serve, add 2 Tablespoons olive oil to dressing. Stir, and taste for seasoning. Pour dressing over chilled broccoli, toss gently.
• Makes about 4 servings.

ORANGE, TOMATO, BROCCOLI, AND SWEET ONION SALAD WITH ORANGE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Steam broccoli until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Place broccoli in large bowl.
• Cut peel and white pith from oranges. Holding oranges over small bowl to catch juice, cut between membranes to release segments. Cut each orange segment crosswise into 3 pieces. Add orange pieces, tomatoes, onion, and fresh basil to bowl with broccoli.
• Add oil, vinegar, and orange peel to bowl with collected orange juice; whisk to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour vinaigrette over broccoli mixture and toss to coat.
• Divide salad among 4 plates and serve.