Summer Broccoli Salad

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Summer Broccoli Salad

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This easy broccoli salad makes a perfect first course or side for a barbecue.

Tags: Easy, 30 mins, Salads, Lunches, Vegetables, Beans, Steam, Summer, High Fibre
Serves: 8
Skill level: Easy
Prep time: 20  minutes
Cooking time: 2  minutes
Total: 22  minutes

Additional Information

Ingredients

1 bunch PC Organics Broccoli
2 stalks PC Organics Celery Hearts thinly sliced
1 can (540 mL) PC Organics Chickpeas rinsed and drained
2 PC Organics Green Onions thinly sliced
1/2 cup PC Organics Vinaigrette - Italian

Instructions

  1. Cut ends off broccoli stems and discard. Cut crowns off stems and divide crowns into florets. Peel stems and slice thinly. In large pot of boiling, salted water, cook broccoli florets and stems for 2 minutes or until tender-crisp. Drain. Rinse under cold running water. Drain thoroughly.
  2. In large bowl, mix broccoli, celery, chickpeas and green onions.
  3. Divide salad among eight salad plates. Drizzle 1 tbsp (15 mL) vinaigrette over each serving. Serve with grilled salmon or chicken, if desired.

Chef's Tips

Substitute PC Organics Ranch Salad Dressing, if desired.

Nutritional Information

Per 1 cup (250 mL) serving:
Calories 120 Cal
Fat 4.5 g
Sodium 490 mg
Carbohydrate 14 g
Fibre 4 g
Protein 5 g
Source of fibre