Broccoli Nicoise Salad

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 11
Broccoli Nicoise Salad recipe for a healthy and filling meal
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Prep

20 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 cups broccoli florets
3 medium potatoes , cooked and diced
12 lettuce leaves
2 tomatoes , cut into wedges
2 hard-boiled eggs , cut into wedges
4 slices bacon , cooked and chopped
1/4 cup black olives , pitted and sliced
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
409
Sugar
4g
Fat
33g
Broccoli Nicoise Salad is a healthy and filling meal that is perfect for lunch or dinner. This salad is inspired by the traditional French salad Nicoise, which typically includes tuna, anchovies, and capers. In this version, we replace the fish with blanched broccoli florets and add diced cooked potatoes, lettuce leaves, tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs, chopped bacon, and sliced black olives. The salad is dressed with a tangy red wine vinaigrette to add flavor and bring all the ingredients together.

Instructions

1.Blanch broccoli florets in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking and maintain the bright green color.
2.In a large salad bowl, arrange the cooked potatoes and lettuce leaves.
3.Add the blanched broccoli florets, tomato wedges, and hard-boiled egg wedges on top.
4.Sprinkle the chopped bacon and sliced black olives over the salad.
5.In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, dried basil, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
6.Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

PROS

This salad is packed with nutritious ingredients like broccoli, potatoes, eggs, and olives for a healthy and flavorful meal.

The combination of flavors and textures makes this salad a satisfying lunch or dinner option.

CONS

The salad dressing contains olive oil, which is high in calories and fat.

To make the salad lighter in calories, you can reduce or omit the bacon and olives.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Broccoli is a cruciferous vegetable that has been linked to reducing the risk of cancer and improving heart health.
Potatoes are a good source of fiber and vitamin C, while eggs are a good source of protein.
Olives contain healthy monounsaturated fats and antioxidants.

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