Broccoli tomato salad with balsamic dressing
A healthy side dish or meal, made with fresh, crisp broccoli florets, tomato and toasted walnuts then drizzled with a tangy homemade balsamic dressing.
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 4 cups broccoli florets bite-size pieces
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup toasted walnuts
For the Dressing
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp honey plus extra to taste
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard plus extra to taste
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss all of the salad ingredients until well blended.
- Place all dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until smooth. Pour dressing over salad and toss. Let sit 5 minutes to lightly marinade salad before serving.
- Refrigerate remaining salad in a covered container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Broccoli tomato salad with balsamic dressing
Serving Size
1 cup salad, 2 tbsp dressing
Amount per Serving
Calories
200
% Daily Value*
Fat
18
g
28
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Cholesterol
6
mg
2
%
Sodium
81
mg
4
%
Potassium
269
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
8
g
3
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
3096
IU
62
%
Vitamin C
46
mg
56
%
Calcium
71
mg
7
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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