Best Broccoli And Mozzarella Salad Recipes

BROCCOLI AND MOZZARELLA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss together all ingredients, except black pepper.
• Divide among 4 chilled salad plates. Serve with fresh ground pepper.

CREAMY BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels; crumble when cooled.
• Mix bacon, broccoli, onion, and mozzarella cheese in a bowl.
• Whisk mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar in a small bowl until sugar dissolves and dressing is smooth; pour over broccoli mixture. Toss to coat.

BAKED ROMANESCO BROCCOLI WITH MOZZARELLA AND OLIVES

Steps:

• Put a large pot of well-salted water over high heat and bring to a boil. Heat oven to 375 degrees.
• Cut broccoli into quarters and trim away the core and any tough bits. Chop quarters into rough 2-inch cubes. Transfer to boiling water and cook for 2 minutes. Drain and rinse with cool water.
• Lightly oil an earthenware baking dish. Arrange blanched broccoli in one layer. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
• Tear mozzarella slices and scatter over the top, then sprinkle with pecorino. Arrange olives here and there. In a small bowl, stir together capers, anchovy, garlic, red pepper and 3 tablespoons olive oil. Drizzle mixture evenly over the top.
• Bake for about 30 minutes, until cheese has browned a bit and broccoli is tender when pierced with a fork. Let rest 10 to 15 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with a good pinch of dried oregano.

ITALIAN BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Rinse the sliced shallot under cold water and transfer to a large bowl.
• Cut the stalks away from the broccoli heads. Using a knife or vegetable peeler, remove the fibrous outer layer of the stalks so its light green insides emerge; compost or discard the outer layer. Thinly slice the stalks crosswise, then thinly slice the heads into bite-size pieces. (A mix of shapes and sizes adds texture to the salad, so chop up the broccoli a few ways; there's no one right way to go about it.) Transfer to the large bowl as you go, then transfer any loose bits from the cutting board to the bowl.
• Season the broccoli generously with salt and pepper, then add the almonds, pickled peppers, olives, oil, vinegar and provolone. Toss vigorously with a spoon until everything is combined and the broccoli is shiny with oil.
• Taste and adjust seasonings with salt, pepper, oil and vinegar as needed. Let sit at least 10 minutes before serving. The salad improves with age as its flavors meld, and it can be refrigerated for up to 4 days. Before serving, bring to room temperature and adjust salt, pepper, oil and vinegar to taste, as flavors change in the fridge.

BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook bacon (I make it easy and buy the already cooked bacon in the refrigerator section) and crumble into pieces.
• Chop up top of broccoli into bite size pieces.
• Mix broccoli, onions, bacon and mozzarella in large bowl.
• In separate bowl combine vinegar, sugar and mayo.
• Pour over broccoli mixture and toss to coat.
• Best if made a day ahead.

PEPPERONI, MOZZARELLA & BROCCOLI PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Cook pasta in boiling well salted water. DO NOT OVER COOK!
• 2. Steam broccoli until al dente (not soft, but NOT raw).
• 3. Add all ingredients in a large bowl. Make sure pasta is NOT hot or cheese.
• WILL melt.
• 4. Add Italian dressing to taste.
• 5. *Add any fresh lemon juice or salt or pepper as desired.