For today’s recipes, we bring you a nutritious broccoli salad with olives. This is a perfect make-ahead salad because it maintains its texture and flavors develop on standing. Just be sure not to overcook the broccoli.
Broccoli Salad with Olives
Healthy broccoli salad for lunch or dinner
Ingredients
- 1 small head broccoli, separated into florets
- 1 large garlic clove
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or more to taste
- 1 tablespoon capers, drained, rinsed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 3 celery stalks, thinly sliced
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 6 pimiento-stuffed Spanish olives, sliced
Instructions
- Cook broccoli in lightly salted boiling water 5 minutes, until crisp-tender. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a blender or food processor, puree garlic, vinegar, capers, salt, and pepper. With motor running, add oil in a thin, steady stream; blend until smooth. Pour dressing into a large salad bowl.
- Thinly slice broccoli florets, and add to dressing. Mix in celery, green onions, and olives. Toss gently to coat evenly with dressing.
Nutrition Information
Yield 4 Serving Size 2Amount Per Serving Calories 220Total Fat 18.8 gCarbohydrates 9.7gFiber 3.2 gProtein 2.7 g
As you notice, this is low-carb and low calorie recipe. So if you are on a diet to lose some weight, this is an ideal meal to add to your diet.
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