BROCCOLI AND BROCCOLI STEM SALAD
I always cut the tops off the broccoli and am left with the stems on the counter. It makes me want to put them to good use! The stems are meaty and have a slight mustard flavor, but they can often be tough. Roasting them tenderizes the texture so they can be mixed with the florets for a tasty salad. As a side note, you can also roast the stems even more until completely soft and puree them for a stem pesto. There's a group of flavors in this dish that all work nicely: broccoli, mustard, horseradish and arugula. It's also a vibrant green dish that's great for spring!
Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli
Categories side-dish
Time 30m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- For the broccoli: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cut the florets into small, fairly even-sized pieces. Trim off the hard bottom of the stems and peel the stems like carrots. Cut the peeled stems into about 1/2-inch rounds. You should have 8 to 9 cups loosely packed broccoli. Arrange the stems and florets in a single layer on the baking sheets, with all of the stems on one sheet. Toss with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast until the broccoli florets and stems are tender and a little browned, 15 to 20 minutes.
- For the vinaigrette: In a large bowl, whisk together the mustard, oil, horseradish, lemon zest and juice and a pinch of sugar or honey. If the dressing is too thick, whisk in a splash of water. Add the tarragon.
- To serve: Toss the broccoli stems in the dressing to coat them fully. Add another pinch of sugar. Add the florets and gently toss to coat. Use scissors to cut the arugula into bite-size pieces into the bowl, add another drizzle of oil and gently toss again.
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Gauri Shankar
g.shankar48@hotmail.comThis salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. It's also a healthy and delicious side dish for any meal.
Arshad Lali
l_a7@yahoo.comI'm always looking for new ways to cook broccoli, and this salad is a great option. It's healthy, delicious, and easy to make.
Muntari Yaro
muntari.y@yahoo.comThis salad is a great way to use up leftover broccoli. It's also a healthy and delicious side dish.
Laura's channel
l_channel@yahoo.comI love the simplicity of this salad. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.
Raheemah Ingram
r-i@hotmail.comThis salad is a great way to sneak some vegetables into your diet. It's also a great side dish for any meal.
gaming with uche
g.u@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of broccoli, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is what really makes it.
Lil Geshofficial
g4@gmail.comThis is a delicious and refreshing salad. The broccoli is crunchy and the dressing is light and tangy. I will definitely be making this salad again.
Leticija Cimfiba
c_leticija5@hotmail.comThis salad is a great way to use up leftover broccoli stems. It's a healthy and delicious way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
Ahmed Kolil
a-kolil52@gmail.comI love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
nadeem techno
nadeem@hotmail.comThis is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious salad. The broccoli is cooked perfectly and the dressing is light and tangy. I will definitely be making this salad again.
Jayden Garcia
gjayden@yahoo.comI made this salad for my family and they loved it! The broccoli was tender and the dressing was flavorful. I will definitely be making this salad again.
Fareed Ali
f_a@yahoo.comThis salad is so refreshing and flavorful. The broccoli is perfectly cooked and the dressing is light and tangy. I will definitely be making this salad again.
Miguel Sierra
miguels32@hotmail.frI'm always looking for new ways to use broccoli stems, and this salad is a great option. It's a healthy and delicious way to use up leftover stems.
voodo sonic
v.sonic@yahoo.comThis recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the crunchy broccoli and the sweet dressing.
s26myr_
s26myr_83@gmail.comThis salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use up leftover broccoli stems in this recipe.
Faijur Rhoman
rhoman11@gmail.comI made this salad for dinner last night and it was delicious! The broccoli was perfectly cooked and the dressing was light and tangy. I will definitely be making this salad again.
Samah Chaalan
samah.c@yahoo.comThis salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the crunchy broccoli and the flavorful dressing. I'll definitely be making this again.