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A bowl of broccoli salad with sliced almonds, olives, red onion, and red bell pepper sits on a plate with a fork, next to stacked dishes and a jar of salt.

Italian Broccoli Salad

Chef Jenn
A fresh, crunchy, no-cook salad with bold Italian flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6
Calories 228 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 small shallot thinly sliced
  • 1½ pounds broccoli cut into bite-sized florets
  • Salt
  • black pepper ground
  • ½ cup almonds toasted sliced
  • ¼ cup peperoncini drained, sliced
  • ¼ cup red bell pepper diced
  • ¼ cup olives sliced, pitted
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 3 ounces provolone cheese diced

Instructions
 

  • Cut the broccoli into small florets. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and prepare a bowl of ice water on the side.
  • Blanch the broccoli in the boiling water for 30 seconds, then transfer immediately to the ice bath. Once cooled, drain thoroughly and place in a large bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil and red wine vinegar to make the vinaigrette. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add the sliced shallot, toasted almonds, peperoncini, red bell pepper, olives, and diced cheese to the bowl with the broccoli.
  • Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated.
  • Let it sit for at least 10 minutes before serving. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. It gets even better as the flavors meld.

Notes

Chef Jenn's Tips

  • The ice bath is key—it keeps the broccoli bright and crisp.
  • Like garlic? Add a minced clove to the vinaigrette and let it infuse before dressing the salad.
  • For extra zing, toss in some chili flakes or a bit of peperoncini brine.
  • Toast the almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden to bring out their flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 150gCalories: 228kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 9gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.002gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 231mgPotassium: 481mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1066IUVitamin C: 114mgCalcium: 187mgIron: 1mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

Keyword cold broccoli salad, easy broccoli salad, Italian broccoli salad
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