BROCCOLI AND BROCCOLI STEM SALAD
I always cut the tops off the broccoli and am left with the stems on the counter. It makes me want to put them to good use! The stems are meaty and have a slight mustard flavor, but they can often be tough. Roasting them tenderizes the texture so they can be mixed with the florets for a tasty salad. As a side note, you can also roast the stems even more until completely soft and puree them for a stem pesto. There's a group of flavors in this dish that all work nicely: broccoli, mustard, horseradish and arugula. It's also a vibrant green dish that's great for spring!
Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli
Categories side-dish
Time 30m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- For the broccoli: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cut the florets into small, fairly even-sized pieces. Trim off the hard bottom of the stems and peel the stems like carrots. Cut the peeled stems into about 1/2-inch rounds. You should have 8 to 9 cups loosely packed broccoli. Arrange the stems and florets in a single layer on the baking sheets, with all of the stems on one sheet. Toss with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast until the broccoli florets and stems are tender and a little browned, 15 to 20 minutes.
- For the vinaigrette: In a large bowl, whisk together the mustard, oil, horseradish, lemon zest and juice and a pinch of sugar or honey. If the dressing is too thick, whisk in a splash of water. Add the tarragon.
- To serve: Toss the broccoli stems in the dressing to coat them fully. Add another pinch of sugar. Add the florets and gently toss to coat. Use scissors to cut the arugula into bite-size pieces into the bowl, add another drizzle of oil and gently toss again.
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