I’ve said this before – it’s never too late to begin a new habit. As we creep into February, there’s still plenty of time to work on healthier goals. Give this recipe a try, and let me know what you think. I think it’s the best broccoli salad recipe ever!
The Best Broccoli Salad Recipe Ever
Preparing healthy meals for yourself allows you to eat cleaner, feel happier, and live longer. Instead of take out, opt for picking up ingredients that are healthier. You can find these salad ingredients at any grocery store. It really is easy to make positive changes!
Measurements with easy to follow printable directions are available at the bottom of this post.
Ingredients
Broccoli florets
Cherry tomatoes
Parmesan cheese
Red onion
Green pepper
Lettuce
For the dressing
mayonnaise
onion
garlic clove
salt
pepper
parmesan cheese
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Directions
For the dressing, mix the mayonnaise, onion, garlic clove, salt, pepper and Parmesan cheese in a food processor. Pulse until everything is well incorporated and creamy (around 3 minutes). Set aside
In a pot bring water to a boil.
Incorporate the broccoli florets in a steamer basket and steam until tender (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat and let them cool until they are no longer hot to the touch.
On a chopping board cut the tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, and lettuce.
Add everything to a bowl and mix well, drizzle with dressing and top with Parmesan cheese.
Serve and enjoy!
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Best Broccoli Salad Recipe
Ingredients
1 Cup broccoli florets, 4 Cherry tomatoes, 3 Tbsp Parmesan cheese, ½ Red onion, ¼ Cup green pepper, 2 Cups lettuce
For the dressing: ¼ Cup mayonnaise, 2 Tbsp onion, 1 Garlic clove, ½ Tsp salt, ½ Tsp pepper, 1 Tbsp parmesan cheese
Instructions
For the dressing, mix the mayonnaise, onion, garlic clove, salt, pepper and Parmesan cheese in a food processor. Pulse until everything is well incorporated and creamy (around 3 minutes). Set aside In a pot bring water to a boil. Incorporate the broccoli florets in a steamer basket and steam until tender (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat and let them cool until they are no longer hot to the touch. On a chopping board cut the tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, and lettuce. Add everything to a bowl and mix well, drizzle with dressing and top with Parmesan cheese. Serve and enjoy!
In just a few minutes, you can prepare a healthy meal that you can feel good about eating. This broccoli salad recipe is simple for meal preps throughout the week too. Just keep the dressing in a separate container.
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Elena says
Looks delicious and healthy. I am going to try this recipe
shelly peterson says
What a great healthy salad recipe this is. I will have to make it for my family.
Jana S says
This recipe is now pinned. I will be making this for our weekly get togethers 🙂
Jerry Marquardt says
Your special recipe of Best Broccoli Salad Recipe Ever looks especially yummy I will be making this over the coming weekend, it looks so delicious.
Barbara Riffe says
I love brocoli salad, I add a little apple cidar vinager and a little sugar.
Laura says
This looks tasty! I’ve been trying to eat better lately, so I’ll have to try this out. 🙂
Fiona N says
Broccoli is one of our favorites that we eat almost every day, so this is a great recipe that I would make for my family to try now 😉
Thank You for sharing!
Margaret Maggie Porter says
Ive ben looking for a good broccoli salad recipe. This one looks easy peasy!
Cynthia C says
I tend to make the same salad all the time. This looks like a good one to try.
Mary Gardner says
We love broccoli salad but this one is different than our usual so I can’t wait to try it. Thanks for sharing!
tat2gurlzrock says
I love everything in this salad. Looks delicious!
Dana MATTHEWS says
My kind of recipe! I love vegetables. I especially enjoy them in a salad of any kind!
starlabates says
This looks and sounds great. I would probably omit the tomatoes as I can’t stand them but I need to try this ASAP. So refreshing too!
Tamra Phelps says
I love broccoli & I love salads, but I don’t know about eating broccoli & lettuce together. My Mom loves these salads but I’ve never tried one because the 2 foods just seem to have tastes that don’t mesh well–I know, that’s nuts. My Mom told me that’s nuts, lol.
Lauryn R says
Yummy!! This salad sounds absolutely delicious!! I love salads, especially packed with fresh veggies! 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Deanna Lynn says
This sounds so yummy and healthy. Thanks for the recipe.
Janet W. says
That looks so delicious and fresh! What a healthy option for myself to eat!
Julie Wood says
I need to make this healthy salad and one of my favorite salads is Cobb Salad or Ceaser Salad! Thanks for sharing this recipe!