Best Charred Broccoli Salad With Eggplant Purée Recipes

Charred Broccoli Salad image

Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 heads broccoli
Olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup finely sliced scallions
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons finely chopped dill
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
Freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup roasted salted peanuts, whole or roughly chopped

Steps:

Set up your grill for indirect heat. If using a charcoal grill, build the coals on one side only. If using a gas grill, heat one side only.
Trim the bottom inch off of the broccoli stems and discard or save in your freezer for a soup. Quarter the broccoli lengthwise into large pieces and place in a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Place the broccoli on the direct heat side of the grill and char on all sides, about 1 to 2 minutes per side. Move to the indirect side of the grill, close the grill lid and roast until cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, sour cream, scallions, vinegar, dill, brown sugar and mustard. Season to taste with the fresh nutmeg, salt and pepper. Remove the broccoli to a serving platter and drizzle with as much of the buttermilk dressing as you'd like. Top with the dried cherries and peanuts. Serve!

Charred Broccoli Salad with Eggplant Purée image

Provided by Brooks Headley

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 medium eggplant, cut in half lengthwise
1/2 cup olive oil, divided, plus more for brushing
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more
Freshly ground black pepper
2 bunches broccoli, florets separated from stems, stems peeled and shaved lengthwise on a mandoline
2 Fresno chiles, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons coriander seeds
1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided
2 tablespoons malt vinegar
1 tablespoon agave nectar
1 tablespoon tahini
1/2 cup unsalted, roasted cashews, chopped
1/4 cup cilantro leaves with tender stems
A spice mill or a mortar and pestle

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Brush eggplant on all sides with oil, season with salt and pepper, and roast, cut side down, on a rimmed baking sheet until lightly browned and softened, 30-40 minutes. Let cool.
Meanwhile, heat a dry medium cast-iron skillet over high. Cook broccoli florets, tossing occasionally, until surfaces are blackened, 10-15 minutes. Transfer to a large plate; let cool.
Toss chiles, sugar, and 1 tsp. salt in a small bowl. Let sit until juices release, 12-15 minutes. Add white wine vinegar.
Meanwhile, toast coriander seeds in a dry small skillet, tossing often, until fragrant, about 4 minutes; let cool. Finely grind in a spice mill or with a mortar and pestle. Transfer to a small bowl and whisk in rice vinegar, 1/4 cup oil, 1 Tbsp. lemon juice, and 2 Tbsp. water; season vinaigrette with salt and pepper.
Scoop eggplant flesh into a food processor; discard skin. Add malt vinegar, agave, tahini, and remaining 2 Tbsp. lemon juice. With motor running, stream in remaining 1/4 cup oil; process until smooth. Season eggplant purée with salt and pepper.
Toss charred broccoli, broccoli stems, and vinaigrette in a large bowl. Serve over eggplant purée topped with cashews, cilantro, and drained chiles.