Discovering the perfect recipe for a delicious and nutritious broccoli herb and pistachio grain salad can be an exciting journey of flavors and textures. Picture a vibrant medley of tender broccoli florets, aromatic herbs, crunchy pistachios, and hearty grains, all tossed in a zesty dressing that awakens your taste buds. This delightful dish offers a perfect balance of flavors and nutrients, making it an ideal choice for health-conscious individuals and salad enthusiasts alike. Let's embark on a culinary adventure to find the best recipe that will bring this delectable salad to life!
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BROCCOLI, HERB, AND PISTACHIO "GRAIN" SALAD
In the hierarchy of nutrient-rich vegetables, broccoli is hard to beat. It's low in calories and carbs, and a great source of fiber, antioxidants, and immune-boosting vitamin C. In this clever faux-grain salad, we steam broccoli and then finely chop it to create a rice-like texture. And when every bite is studded with bright and crunchy ingredients like pomegranate arils, chopped apple, and pistachios, you won't even remember that there aren't any actual grains in this salad!
Provided by Lauryn Tyrell
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Steam broccoli in a pot of simmering water fitted with a steamer basket until crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove broccoli and drain; let cool 20 minutes. Finely chop broccoli to create a rice-like texture and add to a large bowl.
- Add parsley, cilantro, apple and/or pomegranate arils, lemon juice and zest, and oil to bowl with broccoli and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste and sprinkle with pistachios and sumac before serving.
BROCCOLI SALAD WITH FRESH HERB VINAIGRETTE
I created this salad for Thanksgiving 2009 with a dressing based on a recipe I already had. This is a make-ahead salad. You can certainly change up some of the vegetables here. The possible addition of asparagus or tomato is intriguing. The marinated mushrooms had an especially wonderful taste and I wouldn't leave them out for anything. But you do what you like!
Provided by Choppin_Broccoli
Categories Vegetable
Time 45m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place prepared broccoli in bowl or pan and pour enough boiling water over it to almost cover. When broccoli turns bright green, drain and rinse in cold water. Set aside to drain.
- Prepare all other vegetables and place in medium bowl. Add broccoli. Reserve cheese for serving.
- In blender, put the vinegar, garlic, herbs and seasonings. Blend until smooth.
- Add oil and blend quickly.
- Pour over vegetables and stir. Cover and refrigerate. Stir again in about an hour.
- Store overnight to serve the next day. Take out of refrigerator about 1/2 hour before serving, adding the shaved cheese. Stir and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.2, Fat 29.4, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 7.5, Sodium 65.6, Carbohydrate 5.7, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 2.3, Protein 4.4
HERB SALAD WITH POMEGRANATE & PISTACHIOS
A sweet salad with plenty of crunch that goes perfectly with Middle Eastern dishes
Provided by Sarah Cook
Categories Lunch, Side dish
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix the juice, vinegar and honey with seasoning. Tip rest of the ingredients into a large mixing bowl, drizzle over the dressing and gently toss to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 calories, Fat 9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 8 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.01 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Use a variety of grains for a more complex flavor and texture. Quinoa, brown rice, and farro are all good choices.
- Roast the broccoli and pistachios before adding them to the salad. This will enhance their flavor and give the salad a nice crunch.
- Use fresh herbs for the best flavor. Basil, parsley, and cilantro are all good choices.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice or a splash of vinegar to brighten up the flavors.
- Serve the salad warm or at room temperature. It's also delicious chilled.
Conclusion:
This broccoli herb and pistachio grain salad is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a summer meal. It's packed with nutritious ingredients and is sure to please everyone at your table. Whether you're looking for a light lunch or a hearty dinner, this salad is a great option.
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