This salad is a staple in our home, even my kids, ok Hannah, eats it! And with skyrocketing day time temps and Gauteng in the grip of it’s 6th and unprecedented heatwave this summer, it’s a recipe you want to have on hand.
I was so sure I had shared this recipe (and I use the term lightly because while I do have the recipe somewhere, I don’t use it, I mostly just chuck it together until I like the taste) but when I posted a food pic to Instagram earlier this week, suddenly everyone started asking for the “recipe” so here it is:
Broccoli Salad in a Yoghurt, Dill Dressing
A delicious, healthy, full fat salad that can be eaten as a meal or as a side dish.
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time20 mins
Ingredients
- 1 x head of broccoli
- Half an English cucumber
- 3 x Spring Onions
- Double Cream or Greek Yoghurt
- Whole Grain Mustard
- Dried Dill
- Salt & Pepper
- Walnuts optional
Instructions
- Break the broccoli into small florets
- Lightly steam the broccoli till al dente
- Allow to cool
- Chop up your cucumber & spring onions
- Toss in a bowl with the al dente, cooled broccoli
- Using a jug, blend together about a cup of double cream or Greek yoghurt with salt, pepper, dried dill & whole grain mustard. Usually I just keep blending till I get the flavor I like with the mustard and dill.
- Pour, dollop over your greens and chill.
- You can also add some chopped walnuts at this point, but that's optional.
Notes
This is a fail proof recipe and aside from Ava, I've never come across anyone who doesn't love it! Enjoy!
PS. don't let the nutritional values fool you, that is written into the recipe card plug in, but I don't believe it to be accurate.
PS. don't let the nutritional values fool you, that is written into the recipe card plug in, but I don't believe it to be accurate.
YAY! Can’t wait to make this 🙂
It’s so good! You’ll love it!
yum! My mum has a recipe for a bacon, broccoli salad with a vinaigrette, super tasty too!
making this tonight!
And… was it delish?
ended up not having mayo and not feeling like going to the shop. BUT i did get some vegan mayo today and am making it this weekend when we visit the person 🙂
Do you think it will work with roasted broccoli? I usually can’t stand steamed broccoli, but can eat the roasted ones as a meal on its own
I think it will be too soggy because the dressing tends to soften the broccoli quite a bit. Also, the steaming is just to soften the broccoli slightly.
Yay, I don’t hate steamed broccoli anymore. I made this last night, only difference is I left out the spring onion because I forgot to buy. I absolutely loved it, and the best part was how quick and easy it was. Had it with parmesan crusted pork chops.
Yummy!