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Prep Time
35 min
Yields
4 servings
An easy yet impressive salad of thinly sliced broccoli with tomatoes, basil and nuts served in a zesty lemon dressing.
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ingredients
1
Tbsp white wine vinegar
1
lemon, zested
1
Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
2
tsp Dijon mustard
1
tsp kosher salt
1
pinch freshly ground black pepper
¼
cup olive oil
1
lb(s) broccoli, rinsed, trimmed and sliced thinly on a mandolin
6
oz cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
3
oz coarsely chopped, toasted pecans or hazelnuts
2
Tbsp chiffonade fresh basil leaves
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directions
Step 1
Whisk together the vinegar, zest, lemon juice, mustard, salt and pepper in a medium mixing bowl. While whisking constantly, gradually add the olive oil. Add the broccoli and toss to coat. Cover and place in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
Step 2
Stir in the tomatoes, hazelnuts and basil. Cover and allow to sit, at room temperature or in the refrigerator, for another 15 minutes before serving.