Broccoli Salad with Lemony Dressing
The secret to this salad is four minutes. That's all the broccoli needs — steamed just enough to stay crunchy, turn bright green, and actually be digestible. Tossed with mixed greens, radishes, walnuts, and a tangy dressing with a unexpected pinch of cinnamon, it's the kind of salad that converts broccoli skeptics. Even kids love it. And toss it with your hands — scientifically proven to make it taste better.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time4 minutes mins
Total Time14 minutes mins
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Healthy, Vegan
Diet: Vegan
Keyword: Green, Healthy, salad
Servings: 2
Author: Shelly
- 1 head broccoli - rinsed
- 4 baby radishes - rinsed and sliced
- 2 handfuls mixed greens - washed
- ¼ cup radish sprouts or any sprouts - optional
- A handful of walnuts - chopped
- Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon shoyu or soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon coconut liquid aminos
- Pinch of cinnamon
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions Cut the thick stem off the broccoli and peel it. Separate the florets. Put them in a saucepan with a steaming basket, add water, and place over high heat. Steam for exactly 4 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
Meanwhile, mix the dressing ingredients directly in the salad bowl.
Chop the cooled broccoli and add it to the bowl with the rest of the salad ingredients. Toss well and serve.