Broccoli Salad With Balsamic Dressing Food

BROCCOLI WITH BALSAMIC DRESSING

Steps:

• Steam broccoli until crisp tender.
• Heat 2 tsp oil in small skillet.
• Add shallots and garlic.
• Saute 2 minutes.
• Remove from heat, stir in vinegar, remaining oil and mustard.
• Add to broccoli and toss well.

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.

ROASTED BROCCOLI SALAD WITH BACON DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Toss the broccoli together with the oil and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Spread the broccoli in an evenly spaced single layer onto a baking sheet. Roast until the florets just begin to char and the stems have softened slightly, 15 to 20 minutes.
• In the meantime, add the bacon to a small skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally until the fat has rendered and the bacon is almost crispy, about 5 minutes. Add the onion to the skillet and cook until slightly softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the vinegar and sugar and stir until the sugar has dissolved, about 1 minute.
• Add the roasted broccoli to a large bowl and pour the bacon dressing over the top along with the walnuts, tossing to coat. Serve warm or at room temperature.

BROCCOLI ROASTED RED PEPPER SALAD WITH WHITE BALSAMIC DRESSING

Steps:

• Bring water and salt to a boil in a 4-quart pot. Add Broccoli florets and cook for three minutes. Remove from heat, drain, and put in ice water to stop cooking. Drain well and place in serving dish.
• In a small saucepan saute onion and peppers in 1-tablespoon olive oil until onions are transparent. Add balsamic vinegar and tarragon. Bring to a boil and remove from heat. Whisk in remaining olive oil. Pour over Broccoli, toss to combine and refrigerate.
• Hint: To roast peppers, wash and dry, place directly on gas burner on high heat. With long tongs, turn pepper as skin begins to char on all sides. Remove from burner and wrap in plastic wrap and let sit for 10 minutes. Remove from plastic wrap and scrape off skin, remove seeds and stem, slice for salad.

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.

EASY BALSAMIC CHICKPEA, BROWN RICE & BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Pre heat grill to medium-high heat. Place pepper directly on grill. Cook, turing as needed for 15 minute or until charred. put in bowl cover. remove skin and seeds chop pepper into pieces
• Toss rice, broccoli, chickpeas, chopped pepper and dressing. season with salt and pepper top with almonds.
• Serve warm or cold.

BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Mix dressing in medium sized bowl.
• Add salad ingredients and fold gently together to coat.
• Garnish with shredded Swiss.
• Chill at least 2 hours or overnight before serving to allow flavors to mix.