Warm Broccoli Salad Recipes

WARM BROCCOLI AND POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Boil potatoes in salted boiling water for 5 minutes.
• Add broccoli to boiling potatoes and continue to cook for an additional 3 minutes drain broccoli and potatoes, seperate.
• Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in a pan.
• Add onion and potatoes and cook for 8-10 minutes or until golden.
• Cook bacon in frying pan and drain off excess grease with paper towels.
• Add broccoli to the pan with the potatoes and warm thoroughly; transfer to a salad bowl.
• Combine remaining olive oil, wine vinegar and mustard to the pan that was used for the onion and potatoes, stirring until warm.
• Pour over the vegetables and toss gently to mix.
• Serve with bacon on top.

WARM BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Cut the florets of the broccoli into bite sized pieces. Peel the stalks and slice diagonally. Steam until al dente. 2. Whisky the rest of the ingredients, except the onion and pine nuts, together in a small bowl. 3. Transfer the broccoli in to a bowl and toss with the vinaigrette, pine nuts and onion. Serve warm

WARM CHICKPEA AND BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Place the chick peas and their soaking liquid in a large saucepan and add enough water to cover by 2 inches. Add the bay leaf and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer 1 hour. Add salt to taste and continue to simmer until the chick peas are tender, 30 minutes to an hour. Remove the bay leaf.
• Meanwhile, place the red onions in a bowl and cover with cold water. Soak 5 minutes, then drain and rinse. Dry on paper towels.
• Make the dressing. Mix together the lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper. Whisk in the olive oil (or the oil and buttermilk or yogurt). Set aside.
• When the beans are tender, add the broccoli. Turn up the heat, cover and simmer or steam (depending on how much water is left in the pan) 5 minutes, until the broccoli is tender but still bright. Drain the beans and broccoli and toss with the dressing. Add the herbs and the Parmesan, toss again, and serve warm.