Butternut Broccoli Super Salad With Mackerel Recipes

BUTTERNUT & BROCCOLI SUPER SALAD WITH MACKEREL

Steps:

• Whisk the vinegar, mustard, 2 tsp of the oil and a little seasoning together in a large bowl.
• Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and heat the remaining oil in a large frying pan. Add the squash to the frying pan, season and cook, stirring, for 12-15 mins. Add the beans to the water, cook for 1 min, then add the broccoli and cook for 3 mins more. Drain well.
• Tip the squash into the bowl with the dressing. Add the beans, broccoli and pumpkin seeds, toss well to combine and set aside. Cook the fish in the frying pan, skin-side down, for 2 mins, then flip over and cook for a further 1-2 mins until cooked through.
• Divide the salad between the plates, top with the mackerel and drizzle over any dressing left in the bowl.

BROCCOLI SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK DRESSING

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Coarsely chop the broccoli florets and tender stems. Add to the water and cook until crisp tender, about 2 minutes. Drain well, pressing on the broccoli to release any excess water.
• Whisk the buttermilk, mayonnaise, parsley and lemon zest together in a medium bowl until smooth; season with salt and pepper. Add the broccoli and toss well. Top with the sunflower seeds.

JEN'S BROCCOLI SALAD WITH BACON

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Put broccoli florets into water just long enough to turn bright green, about 10 seconds. Remove and place immediately into a bowl of ice water. Let cool, about 5 minutes; drain.
• Combine broccoli, bacon, red onion, tomatoes, and Cheddar cheese in a bowl.
• Combine mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, sour cream, and sugar in a separate bowl. Mix until all ingredients are combined and smooth. Add to broccoli mixture and toss gently. Cover and refrigerate overnight, 8 hours to overnight.

MAPLE CANNELLINI BEAN SALAD WITH BABY BROCCOLI AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Steps:

• Heat cannellini beans on low heat in a saucepan.
• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in red onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon maple syrup; reduce heat to medium-low and continue cooking and stirring until the onion is very tender and dark brown, about 15 minutes more. Remove from skillet and add to beans.
• Heat 1 more tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add butternut squash; cook and stir until tender, about 8 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon maple syrup; cook and stir to coat, about 5 minutes. Remove from skillet and add squash to bean mixture.
• Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add baby broccoli; cook and stir until tender and bright green, about 7 minutes. Add broccoli to bean mixture.
• Pour chicken stock into bean mixture, increase heat to medium-low, and stir remaining 1 tablespoon maple syrup and thyme to the mixture. Bring to a simmer and cook until heated through, stirring gently to combine. Top with crumbled bacon before serving.