Cold Broccoli Salad with Pear Vinaigrette
Spring is here: what's better than an earthy and nourishing Cold Broccoli Salad for your Easter picnic? Easy and quick to make, this healthy salad is enriched with a flavorful and creamy Pear Vinaigrette, made with pureed pear, vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, and honey. 🍯
Equipment
Ingredients
For the pear vinaigrette:
- 3 oz Pureed pear pr 1 medium pear, peeled
- 1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp White wine vinegar
- 1 tsp Honey
- 3 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil mild flavor
For the cold broccoli salad:
- 1 head Broccoli chopped
- 1/4 head Purple cabbage chopped
- 2 medium Carrots peeled and chopped
- 1/2 medium Sweet yellow onion diced
- 1/2 cup Dried tart cherries
- 1/2 cup Roasted sunflower seeds or pepitas
- 1/4 cup Gorgonzola or plant-based blue cheese (optional)
- 4-5 slices Pear to garnish (optional)
Instructions
For the pear vinaigrette:
- Add all the ingredients to a mason jar. Shake to combine.
- Place in the fridge. Allow sitting at least a couple of hours, preferably overnight to bring out the pear flavors.
For the salad:
- Wash and chop all the ingredients (you can peel and use the broccoli stalk too).
- Mix all of the vegetables in a bowl. Pour the dressing into the bowl and toss with the vegetables.
- Top with dried cherries, sunflower seeds, and gorgonzola cheese (if desired).
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Cold Broccoli Salad with Pear Vinaigrette
Amount per Serving
Calories
380
% Daily Value*
Fat
22
g
34
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
25
%
Trans Fat
0.03
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
7
g
Monounsaturated Fat
10
g
Cholesterol
5
mg
2
%
Sodium
297
mg
13
%
Potassium
882
mg
25
%
Carbohydrates
40
g
13
%
Fiber
10
g
42
%
Sugar
20
g
22
%
Protein
12
g
24
%
Vitamin A
7227
IU
145
%
Vitamin C
170
mg
206
%
Calcium
182
mg
18
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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