Description
A vibrant and crunchy broccoli salad tossed with a tangy lemon and white wine vinegar dressing, complemented by sweet dried cranberries, salty Manchego cheese, and toasted almonds for a perfect balance of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons minced shallots
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Salad
- 1 lb broccoli (chopped into bite size pieces)
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup Manchego cheese (diced, or substitute sharp cheddar or feta)
- 1/4 cup toasted almonds (chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, white wine vinegar, mayonnaise, minced shallots, Dijon mustard, and honey until well combined.
- Emulsify the dressing: Slowly drizzle in the extra-virgin olive oil while whisking continuously until the dressing is fully combined and slightly thickened.
- Season the dressing: Add kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste, adjusting the seasoning as desired.
- Combine salad ingredients: In a large bowl, add the chopped broccoli, dried cranberries, diced cheese, and toasted almonds.
- Toss salad with dressing: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss thoroughly to coat everything evenly.
- Rest and serve: Allow the salad to sit for a few minutes to let the flavors meld together before serving, though this step is optional.
Notes
- This broccoli crunch salad is perfect for preparing ahead of time as the flavors improve with resting.
- You can substitute Manchego cheese with sharp cheddar, feta, or any cheese of your preference.
- For extra crunch, consider adding toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds alongside the almonds.
- If you prefer a dairy-free version, omit the cheese or replace with a vegan cheese alternative.
- Adjust the amount of honey in the dressing to your preferred level of sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 226 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 79 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.01 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 6 mg
