There is a nice balance of flavors in this salad with the various ingredients and the dressing is especially good – always when dijon mustard is part of the mix. The salad can be made ahead and the almonds and dressing added up to an hour before serving. Great for your summer meals – add some grilled protein and you have a perfect light dinner.
I have posted three broccoli salad recipes: Bethany’s Broccoli Salad and a Pomegranate and Citrus Broccoli Salad. I also have a Broccoli Slaw with Nuts and Dried Cherries.
I tend to make broccoli more in salads (I blanch it briefly for a minute – another recipe said 3 minutes) than I do cooking it. I might steam it briefly with some added fresh herbs or a little cheese but that is about it. I like broccoli to have a bit of a crunch and keep its dark green color and cooking often leads to overcooking which I don’t like. Even though roasting veggies is a favorite cooking method, broccoli is rarely included. This is a personal preference of course!
Honey-dijon Broccoli Salad
- 6 cups broccoli florets cut into bite-size pieces (more or less)
- 3 tsp. honey
- 2 tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/3 cup EVOO
- 1/4 tsp. salt (to taste)
- 1/8 tsp. ground black pepper
- 1 carrot, grated on large hole of grater
- red onion, sliced thin
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds (they can be toasted)
- 1/2 cup raisins, traditional or golden
Bring a large pot of water to boil; add the broccoli florets and blanche for a minute. Drain and place in cold ice water to cool. Drain again and place on paper towels or spin dry in a salad spinner to dry before adding to salad. You can also steam or microwave it!
Combine all of the dressing ingredients and set aside. You can combine the broccoli, carrot, red onion and raisins in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Up to an hour before serving add the dressing (you will not need it all) and slivered almonds. Stir to combine all ingredients.
Recipe by cookingwithauntjuju.com
I love broccoli salad, but I have never included Dijon mustard in the dressing – I am excited to try this new recipe!
This salad has it all! Of course you can change or add any ingredients. I grated the carrots which I liked – the dressing is really good, in my opinion. I think you’ll like it as dijon does give a little “twang” to the dressing 🙂
Absolutely love broccoli both for health and taste but have never actually used it as a salad vegetable – love your take and must pass it onto friends . . , thank you! The almonds and raisins sound just right as an ‘extra’!
Thanks Eha! I almost prefer broccoli in a salad but for a quick veggie side I will steam it briefly. Any nut or dried fruit can be used – love the crunch and sweetness 🙂
Broccoli is indeed at its best when only lightly steamed. Honey-mustard is a combination I adore, so no doubt I would love this salad. 🙂
The dressing really is the star in this recipe – so tasty with all the ingredients 🙂
oh yes i like broccoli! We do roast it or steam it, and i have made a salad with it too. Delicious and so good for you.
I try to eat it every week or so because it is so healthy – in a salad is a good way for me 🙂
I’m a real lover of veggies and have alway liked a broccoli salad. I know I would enjoy your version.
Broccoli salad is a good side dish for grilled protein or even alone as a light lunch. I like this kind of salad where I can change the ingredients based on what I might have on hand 🙂
This sounds good! I am just learning about broccoli salad. I wasn’t raised with it! I like the extra goodies.
One of my first recipes was broccoli slaw and then I went on to healthier broccoli salads. Lots of versions with vinaigrettes such as this or mayo-based. As Ronit said you can’t beat a dijon-mustard dressing 🙂