Light Broccoli Salad Recipes

LIGHT BROCCOLI SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, stir vinegar, shallot and salt together then allow it to sit for 10 minutes-allowing the shallot to soak in the vinegar will mellow the harsh flavor of the shallot. After 10 minutes, whisk in the oil and chopped parsley. Set the vinaigrette aside until the salad ingredients have been prepared.
• Rinse the broccoli under cool water and remove as much water as possible by blotting with a paper towel. Remove the florets from the head of broccoli then cut them into small pieces and place in a medium-sized mixing bowl and set aside.
• Next peel the tough outer skin of the broccoli stems using a vegetable peeler or paring knife. Slice the stems thinly then chop into bite-sized pieces. Add the stem pieces in with the florets-you should have about 5-6 cups of finely chopped broccoli.
• Add the toasted sunflower seeds and dried cranberries in with the broccoli, then pour the vinaigrette over the mixture. Toss to coat evenly. Add Parmesan cheese, black pepper to taste and toss to combine. Enjoy!

BROCCOLI SALAD (COOKING LIGHT)

Steps:

• Combine the first 5 ingredients in a large bowl.
• Combine mayonnaise and remaining ingredients, stirring with a whisk. Pour dressing over broccoli mixture, and toss well. Chill for 1 hour.

LIGHT AND EASY BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Remove broccoli stems and set aside. Chop broccoli into small florets.
• Attach the shredder blade to a food processor. Shred 1/2 of the broccoli stems and 1/2 of the carrots. Switch to the slicer blade and slice remaining broccoli stems and carrots. Dump contents of the food processor bowl into a large bowl with broccoli florets and onion.
• Whisk together mayonnaise, olive oil, vinegar, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Pour in with the veggies and toss to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
• Taste and season with salt. Add sunflower seeds just before serving.