Summer Broccoli Salad With Sweet Balsamic Vinaigrette Food

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.

OUR FAVORITE BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, shallot, garlic, salt, and black pepper together in a glass jar with a lid. Replace lid on the jar and shake vigorously until thoroughly combined.

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.

GARLIC-ROASTED BROCCOLI DRIZZLED WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine oil and garlic.
• Spread broccoli florets onto baking sheet.
• Pour garlic oil, salt and pepper over broccoli and toss to coat.
• Roast in oven at 475 degrees for 6-9 minutes, turning once. Broccoli should be tender and slightly charred on the edges.
• Drizzle with balsamic vinegar before serving!

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.

SWEET BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients and serve over salad greens.

BROCCOLI SALAD V

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
• In a large bowl combine the broccoli, grapes and onions.
• Whisk the creamy salad dressing and vinegar together. Toss with broccoli mixture and chill. Just before serving toss with bacon, almonds and raisins.