Carianne's Broccoli Green Olive and Sun Dried Tomato Salad

Brighten up your table with Carianne’s Broccoli Green Olive and Sun-Dried Tomato Salad, a vibrant medley of flavors and textures that's as delicious as it is nutritious. This easy-to-make salad pairs tender-crisp blanched broccoli with the briny bite of green olives, the savory sweetness of sun-dried tomatoes, and the sharp zing of red onion. Tossed in a tangy homemade vinaigrette made with extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey, every bite bursts with Mediterranean-inspired goodness. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this quick-prep dish is perfect as a light side for dinner or a make-ahead option for your next gathering. Gluten-free and loaded with wholesome ingredients, it’s a fresh salad recipe you’ll want to revisit again and again.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 1 cup green olives (pitted and sliced)
• 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil, chopped)
• 0.5 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly cracked)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Immediately transfer the broccoli to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain thoroughly and set aside.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced green olives, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 6

Add the blanched broccoli to the mixing bowl with the olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and onion. Toss to combine.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss again to coat the ingredients evenly.

Step 8

Transfer the salad to a serving dish and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.

Step 9

Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 1 hour to let the flavors meld before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(934.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1449.3

Total Fat 124.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6241.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 82.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.5g	0%
Total Sugars 32.2g
Protein 24.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 457.0mg	0%
Iron 12.5mg	0%
Potassium 2089.6mg	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: 72.3%

Protein: 6.4%

Carbs: 21.2%