Broccoli Almond & Caramelised Onion Salad
An elevated broccoli salad full of great flavours and textures; serve warm or at room temperature.
- Serves2
- Cooks in 10 mins
- Prep time 10 mins
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Ingredients
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Method
Broccoli Almond & Caramelised Onion Salad
Steam Broccoli
SAUCEPAN ADD water 5cm / 2″; bring to a boil, lid on.
PLACE steamer basket over boiling water, lid on. The water level should be below the steamer basket.
SET TIMER 3 mins – check if cooked to your liking; if not, steam for another minute. Turn off the heat.
REMOVE the steamer basket. If you leave it sit over water or the lid on, it will keep cooking & overcook.
Caramelised Onion, Almond & Herbs
TOAST almonds in a dry pan for 2 mins until golden OR USE RAW – your choice!
SLICE onion in half, then thinly slice lengthwise. Finely dice a small red pepper.
HEAT a frypan. ADD oil | water, onion, red pepper + salt; saute medium heat until soft & lightly golden 7-10 mins.
ADD balsamic & turn off the heat. MIX in steamed broccoli + herbs + ½ almonds.
PLATE salad – season with freshly ground pepper + garnish with remaining almonds.
SERVE warm or at room temperature.
Chef tips + Ingredient Swaps + Ideas
*HERBS use basil, parsley, chives, cilantro, chervil, celery leaves. Smaller amounts of dill, fennel fronds
ADD grains – cooked quinoa, rice, farro.
SWAP broccoli for cauliflower, romesco.
SWAP Almonds for sunflower seeds for any other nuts or seeds – raw or toasted.
THERAPEUTIC DIETS – Adapt the recipe and ingredients according to your healthcare provider.
Please remember to read food ingredient labels.
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