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alton brown broccoli salad hdr

Alton Brown Broccoli Salad Recipe

This dish combines fresh ingredients like broccoli, lemon, and hazelnuts to create a healthy and delicious side that's perfect for any meal.
One key trick to making this salad is to whisk the olive oil into the vinegar and mustard mixture slowly, which helps the dressing emulsify better and coat the broccoli evenly.
I love how this salad only takes about 15 minutes to prepare and stays fresh in the fridge, making it super convenient for busy days or last-minute gatherings.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Salad
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Vinegar white wine
  • 1 Lemon zest and juice
  • 1 tsp Mustard Dijon
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil
  • 1 lb Broccoli cut into florets
  • 1/2 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup Hazelnuts toasted and chopped
  • 2 tbsp Basil chopped

Instructions

  • Whisk together the vinegar, lemon zest, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a medium mixing bowl.
  • Slowly add the olive oil while continuing to whisk, creating a smooth vinaigrette.
  • Add the broccoli florets to the bowl and toss them in the vinaigrette until well coated.
  • Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend.
  • Stir in the cherry tomatoes, chopped hazelnuts, and chopped basil just before serving.