BROCCOLI SALAD WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE

Broccoli Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette image

Provided by Sheri Mullins

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 14

DRESSING:
2 Tbsp white wine vinegar
1 lemon, zested
1/2 lemon, juiced
2 Tbsp dijon mustard
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 c extra virgin olive oil
dash(es) red pepper flakes
SALAD:
1 lb broccoli, trimmed of stalk, rinsed, and thinly sliced
8 oz yellow, orange or red cherry tomatoes (or grape), a combination is nice
1/4 c fresh basil, julienned
1/4 c walnut pieces, toasted

Steps:

1. Combine the ingredients for the dressing up to and including olive oil.
2. Whisk in the olive oil until emulsified
3. Place the sliced broccoli in a serving dish. Add red pepper flakes to dressing and pour in the dressing and toss together until the broccoli is coated. Refrigerate for roughly an hour.
4. Meanwhile, toast nuts in skillet over medium heat.
5. Slice the tomatoes in half
6. Remove the broccoli from the fridge. Add the cherry tomatoes and julienned basil and gently toss to combine
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Sprinkle with toasted walnuts.