Broccoli with Sweet Onion Vinaigrette

Elevate your vegetable side dishes with this vibrant Broccoli with Sweet Onion Vinaigrette recipe! Tender-crisp broccoli florets are blanched to perfection, then drizzled with a luscious homemade vinaigrette featuring caramelized sweet onion, zesty apple cider vinegar, a touch of honey, and a hint of Dijon mustard. The caramelized onion adds a subtle sweetness that perfectly balances the tangy dressing, while garlic and olive oil create a savory depth of flavor. Ready in just 20 minutes, this healthy and flavorful dish is ideal for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or holiday gatherings. Serve it immediately for a fresh, bright bite or let it sit to fully absorb the vinaigrette’s rich, aromatic flavors. A must-try recipe for broccoli lovers!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 1 medium sweet onion
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 tablespoons water

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and prepare a bowl of ice water for blanching the broccoli.

Step 2

Add the broccoli florets to the boiling water and cook for 2-3 minutes, until they are tender-crisp and bright green.

Step 3

Immediately transfer the broccoli to the ice water to stop the cooking process, then drain well and set aside.

Step 4

Peel and finely dice the sweet onion. Mince the garlic clove.

Step 5

In a small skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced sweet onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and lightly caramelized. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Step 6

In a small bowl or jar, combine the caramelized onion, remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and water. Whisk or shake well to emulsify the vinaigrette.

Step 7

Arrange the blanched broccoli on a serving dish and drizzle the sweet onion vinaigrette over the top. Toss gently to coat.

Step 8

Serve immediately or let the dish sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(625.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	577.6

Total Fat 43.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1409.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 46.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.8g	0%
Total Sugars 26.5g
Protein 14.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 210.4mg	0%
Iron 3.7mg	0%
Potassium 212.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.4%

Protein: 9.1%

Carbs: 29.5%