Broccoli Lemon Salad
A refreshing and healthy salad with broccoli, lemon, and a light dressing.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 head Broccoli Cut into florets
- 0.33 cup Sunflower seeds Roasted
- 0.25 cup Red onion Finely chopped
- 0.5 cup Raisins
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.125 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Blanch the broccoli florets in boiling water for 2 minutes, then immediately transfer to an ice bath to stop cooking. Drain well.
- In a large bowl, combine the blanched broccoli, sunflower seeds, red onion, and raisins.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
Enjoy this salad as a side dish or a light lunch. You can add other vegetables like carrots or bell peppers for extra crunch and flavor.