Best Broccoli Stalk Salad Recipes

BROCCOLI STALK SALAD

Broccoli Stalk Salad image

So many broccoli recipes call for only florets, but the oft-overlooked stalks are just as delicious -- and good for you! Highlight them in a simple raw salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

Broccoli stalks
Soy sauce
Hot (spicy) sesame oil
Toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

Peel and discard the stalks dark-green exterior, reserving any leaves. Thinly slice the stalks. Arrange them on a plate with the leaves, then drizzle with soy sauce and sesame oil. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.

SHAVED BROCCOLI STALK SALAD WITH LIME & COTIJA

Shaved Broccoli Stalk Salad with Lime & Cotija image

While waiting for a main course to finish cooking, you can make this simple salad with the remnants of a bunch of broccoli. Or, you can integrate the shaved broccoli, which is sweet, mild, and tender, into other lettuce-based salads, or julienne the strips for cabbage slaws.

Provided by Tara Duggan

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

Leaves and stalks from 1 bunch broccoli (about 3 stalks), cut into batons
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup crumbled cotija or feta cheese

Steps:

Place the broccoli batons flat on a cutting board, then use a sharp vegetable peeler to shave the broccoli into paper-thin strips.
Place the shaved broccoli and leaves in a medium bowl and toss with the olive oil, lime juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Gently fold in the cheese and serve immediately.

BROCCOLI STALK SALAD WITH GOJI BERRIES AND BACON

Broccoli Stalk Salad with Goji Berries and Bacon image

Often passed over for the more visually appealing florets, broccoli stalks are the stars of this light, yet satisfying coleslaw-like salad tossed with creamy mustard vinaigrette.

Provided by Food Network

Categories side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

6 cups cut broccoli stalks
1 cup sliced almonds
1 cup cooked bacon, loosely chopped
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup thinly sliced red onions
2 tablespoons goji berries
1/3 cup grade B maple syrup
3 tablespoons whole-grain Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons chopped shallots
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Peel the broccoli stalks, then cut lengthwise into thin slices using a mandoline. In a bowl, toss together the broccoli, almonds, bacon, carrots, onions and goji berries. In a blender, combine the maple syrup, mustard, shallots, vinegar, oil, pepper and salt until smooth. Add the vinaigrette to the salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calorie, Fat 13 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 4 milligrams, Sodium 410 milligrams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 8 grams