Best 8 Fresh Broccoli Salad With Lemon Recipes

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Broccoli salad is a versatile and refreshing dish that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, and summer gatherings. With its vibrant green color and crisp texture, broccoli salad is a welcome addition to any meal. The key to a great broccoli salad is using fresh, high-quality ingredients and a well-balanced dressing. This article will provide you with a step-by-step guide to making a delicious fresh broccoli salad with a tangy lemon dressing. We'll also include tips for choosing the best broccoli and other ingredients, as well as how to store and serve the salad for maximum freshness and flavor.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

FRESH BROCCOLI SALAD WITH LEMON



Fresh Broccoli Salad with Lemon image

The slightly sweet flavor of this salad's dressing is a great contrast to the rich bacon. You can substitute cauliflower for the broccoli if you prefer. -Janet Roth, Tempe, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
14 cups small broccoli florets (about 2-1/4 pounds)
12 ounces fresh mushrooms, stems removed, chopped
16 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 cup raisins
1/3 cup chopped red onion
Lemon wedges, optional

Steps:

  • Place the first 8 ingredients in a blender; cover and process until smooth., In a large bowl, combine broccoli, mushrooms, bacon, raisins and onion. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving. If desired, serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 520mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

SUNNY'S QUICK STEAMED BROCCOLI SALAD



Sunny's Quick Steamed Broccoli Salad image

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Two 10- to 12-ounce bags steamable broccoli florets, such as Birds Eye
4 to 6 sprigs fresh thyme
1 clove garlic, grated on a rasp grater
Zest of 1 lemon
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon sriracha
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon sugar
Freshly cracked black pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds

Steps:

  • For the broccoli: Steam the broccoli according to the package directions.
  • Add the thyme, garlic and zest to a large bowl and brush or rub the ingredients against the bottom and sides of the bowl. Add the steamed broccoli and toss. Refrigerate until chilled.
  • For the dressing: In a medium bowl, add the mayonnaise, sriracha, lemon juice, sugar and some black pepper. Whisk until the sugar dissolves.
  • For the salad: Add the red onions, raisins and cranberries to the bowl with the dressing. Stir to combine.
  • Discard the thyme from the broccoli. Add the dressing and gently fold until the broccoli is evenly coated. Serve chilled or at room temperature sprinkled with the almonds.

FRESH BROCCOLI SALAD



Fresh Broccoli Salad image

Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 lemon, zested
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Pinch freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
1 pound broccoli, rinsed, trimmed and sliced thinly on a mandolin
6 ounces cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
3 ounces coarsely chopped, toasted pecans or hazelnuts
2 tablespoons chiffonade fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Whisk together the vinegar, zest, lemon juice, mustard, salt and pepper in a medium mixing bowl. While whisking constantly, gradually add the olive oil. Add the broccoli and toss to coat. Cover and place in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  • Stir in the tomatoes, hazelnuts and basil. Cover and allow to sit, at room temperature or in the refrigerator, for another 15 minutes before serving.

SKINNY LEMON BROCCOLI SALAD



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72% less total fat • 100% less cholesterol than the original recipe. This mixture is a perfect summer side dish. The satisfying crunch and hint of sweet and sour are perfect with grilled burgers or chicken.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons light mayonnaise or salad dressing
2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
1/4 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
4 cups small broccoli and/or cauliflower florets
1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup dried cranberries
3 tablespoons roasted soy nuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir together mayonnaise, yogurt, lemon peel, lemon juice, and ginger. Add broccoli, red onion, and cranberries. Toss to coat. Cover and chill for 1 to 24 hours. Just before serving, sprinkle with soy nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1/2 cup, Sodium 55 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

FRESH BROCCOLI SALAD



Fresh Broccoli Salad image

This is a yummy summer salad that uses an interesting combination of fruits, vegetables and meats. Before you decide you won't like it, try it. You'll be pleasantly surprised. You can add an extra head of broccoli, if you like.

Provided by Nora

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Broccoli Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 heads fresh broccoli
1 red onion
½ pound bacon
¾ cup raisins
¾ cup sliced almonds
1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a deep skillet and cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Cool and crumble.
  • Cut the broccoli into bite-size pieces and cut the onion into thin bite-size slices. Combine with the bacon, raisins, your favorite nuts and mix well.
  • To prepare the dressing, mix the mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar together until smooth. Stir into the salad, let chill and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.8 calories, Carbohydrate 28.5 g, Cholesterol 18.3 mg, Fat 27.2 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 352.9 mg, Sugar 20.3 g

EASY LEMON AND GARLIC BROCCOLI



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This is an easy recipe for a delicious broccoli side that takes just a few minutes to make.

Provided by Upagainstawall

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Broccoli

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound broccoli, separated into florets
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pinch salt
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place broccoli florets in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir 2 teaspoons lemon juice into water in a small bowl and pour the mixture into the skillet. Cover and steam until broccoli is bright green and tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • While broccoli is steaming, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat and stir in garlic and salt; turn heat to low and let the garlic gently fry until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Drain water from cooked broccoli and return to skillet; sprinkle with 2 more teaspoons lemon juice and the butter and garlic mixture. Sprinkle broccoli with black pepper, toss to combine, and season with a bit more pepper if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 99.6 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

BROCCOLI SALAD WITH LEMON YOGURT DRESSING



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This wonderful salad is from the City Gardener's cookbook. Enjoy this recipe :-) Its absolutely delicious! prep time does not include minimum 1hr chill time.

Provided by love4culinary

Categories     Onions

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups chopped broccoli
3/4 cup chopped tomato
1 1/2 green onions, minced
1/2 lemon, juice of
1/4 cup yogurt
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon
1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil
fresh ground pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • First you must lightly steam your broccoli until just tender*approx.
  • 5 mins* Rinse under cold water, drain, and put it in a serving bowl.
  • Add the tomatoes to the broccoli.
  • Dressing: Combine green onions, lemon juice, yogurt, salt, tarragon, basil, and pepper.
  • Pour over the vegetables and toss gently until well mixed.
  • Chill for at least 1 hour before serving!
  • ENJOY!

BROCCOLI AND CHICKEN SALAD WITH LEMON DRESSING



Broccoli and Chicken Salad with Lemon Dressing image

Categories     Salad     Chicken     Citrus     Potato     Poultry     Vegetable     Low Fat     High Fiber     Low/No Sugar     Broccoli     Summer     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound red-skinned potatoes, unpeeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup sliced carrot
2 cups broccoli florets
2 cups 1/2-inch pieces skinless roasted chicken
1/2 cup chopped red onion
2 tablespoons olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
1 tablespoon thinly sliced garlic
2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried

Steps:

  • Add water to large Dutch oven to depth of 1 inch and bring to boil. Spread potatoes and carrot evenly on steamer rack. Place steamer rack in Dutch oven. Cover and steam vegetables until almost tender, about 9 minutes. Add broccoli florets to steamer rack; cover and steam until all vegetables are just tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer vegetables to large bowl and cool to room temperature.
  • Add chicken and red onion to bowl of vegetables. Combine oil and garlic in small saucepan. Cook over low heat just until garlic begins to sizzle, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Whisk in lemon juice and thyme. Pour warm dressing over salad and toss to coat. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, crisp broccoli: The fresher the broccoli, the better your salad will be. Look for broccoli with deep green florets and no signs of wilting.
  • Cut the broccoli into bite-sized pieces: This will make it easier to eat and will help the dressing to coat the broccoli evenly.
  • Soak the broccoli in cold water for 30 minutes: This will help to remove any bitterness from the broccoli and make it more tender.
  • Use a light dressing: A heavy dressing will weigh down the salad and make it less refreshing. A simple vinaigrette or lemon dressing is a good option.
  • Add some crunch: To add some extra crunch to your salad, you can add some chopped nuts, seeds, or croutons.
  • Serve the salad immediately: Broccoli salad is best served immediately after it is made. If you need to make it ahead of time, store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours.

Conclusion:

Broccoli salad is a delicious and healthy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its fresh, crisp broccoli, tangy dressing, and crunchy toppings, broccoli salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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