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.
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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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