Broccoli and Feta Salad

Submitted by heather in Ont

"I took this amazing salad to a barbecue and there was nothing left. If you use herbed and garlic Feta Cheese, omit the 1 clove of garlic or taste and then add as much garlic to suit your taste buds. You can also make this ahead and keep covered in the refrigerator up to a day. This recipe came from one of my favorite magazines "Canadian Living.""

 

• Ready In: 16mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 bunch broccoli (approx. 1lb)
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1 cup grape tomatoes or 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1⁄2 cup very thinly sliced red onion

directions

1. Cut broccoli into florets.
2. Pour enough water into saucepan to come 1 inch up side and bring to boil.
3. Place broccoli in steamer basket in saucepan; cover and steam until bright green but still crisp (approx 1 min) Drain.
4. Whisk together oil, vinegar, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper in large bowl.
5. Add broccoli, feta cheese, tomatoes and onion.
6. Toss to coat.

Reviews

[Merlot]

I've found a wonderful new way to serve broccoli. This is so easy and we loved the combination of ingredients!!! Not only is this a very flavorful dish, but very colorful and makes a pretty presentation on the table. Thanks Heather, this is a dish I'll be making again and again. :-)

 

[Rhonda M.]

Loved it. I added zucchini & instead of the wine vinegar I used mirin seasoning. Basically it was what I had on hand, but it tasted awesome. Definitely making it again.

 

[brandiworley]

I improvised. I used chaddar because I had no feta. It was still one of the best things I've ever made.

 

[liliya_99]

Much healthier alternative to a bacon/mayo based broccoli salad (althouth those are very good too!) Instead of the tomatoes I used shredded carrots. Also, to cut down on the prep time, I use frozen broccoli - it's usually already blenched, so you just have to defrost it, drain excess liquid and voila! Thanks!

 

[Josey1964]

I make a variation on this salad everyday to take to work for both partner and myself. We add sun blushed tomatoes, and a ready made fat free salad dressing. Many thanks for the recipe.