Nutrients per serving
- (when recipe serves 6)
- Protein: 7 grams
- Fat: 13 grams
- Carbohydrates: 16 grams
- Calories: 209
Broccoli
Broccoli Niçoise Salad
Broccoli and bacon are substituted for green beans and tuna in this delicious and colourful traditional French salad. A bottled vinaigrette can also be used in this salad.
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 to 6
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 to 6
Ingredients:
- 4 cups (1 L) Ontario Broccoli florets
- 3 medium Ontario Potatoes, cooked and diced
- Lettuce leaves or mixed greens
- 2 Ontario Tomatoes, cut into wedges
- 2 hard-cooked eggs, cut into wedges
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1/4 cup (50 mL) black olives
- 1/4 cup (50 mL) olive oil
- 2 tbsp (25 mL) red wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) each of Dijon mustard and dried basil
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) each of salt and black pepper
Dressing:
Preparation:
In saucepan of boiling water, cook broccoli until tender-crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and plunge into cold water; drain well and place in bowl. Dice potatoes and combine with broccoli.
Dressing:
In small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, mustard, basil, salt and pepper; drizzle small amount over broccoli and potato mixture; gently toss to coat.
Arrange lettuce on individual plates or serving platter. Arrange broccoli mixture, tomatoes, eggs, bacon and olives on lettuce; drizzle with remaining dressing. Serve at room temperature.
