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Cold Broccoli Salad

Cultural Context

Cold Broccoli Salad originated in the United States, often served at potlucks and barbecues. This dish celebrates the versatility of fresh vegetables combined with creamy dressing and crunchy elements, making it a favorite side dish. Today, variations abound, with many adding ingredients like grapes or different nuts, reflecting personal tastes and regional influences.

AmericanUSside
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
4 cups broccoli florets
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 cup cucumber, diced
1 cup Swiss chard, chopped
1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
1 lemon, juiced
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon Cayenne

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

bacon

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cheddar cheese

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mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

dried cranberries

🥗Healthier: fresh cranberries

💰Cheaper: raisins

Fresh cranberries provide a tart flavor with less sugar.

1

Chop broccoli into desired size using a food processor.

2

Add red onion to the broccoli in the food processor, adjusting the amount to preference.

3

Chop Swiss chard in the food processor, using the whole leaf.

4

Chop cucumber and add to the mixture.

5

Add a little parsley to the mixture, reserving some for the dressing.

6

Squeeze the juice of a whole lemon into a bowl, straining out the seeds.

7

Add olive oil to the lemon juice.

8

Toss in one to two tablespoons of parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and Cayenne to the dressing.

9

Mix the dressing well and drizzle it over the broccoli salad.

Cooking Techniques

mixingchopping

Equipment Needed

large bowlmixing bowlknifecutting boardrefrigerator

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariangluten-freenut-free

Allergens

dairynuts

Also Known As

Broccoli SaladChilled Broccoli Salad

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