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    June 14, 2021 Easter

    Broccolini Salad

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    A fresh, crisp, and filling chilled salad that is a perfect side for grilling or roasted meats: Broccolini Salad. No mayo anywhere to be seen in this healthy side!

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    broccolini salad with almonds

    What is broccolini?

    First off - it is NOT Broccoli Rabe. Broccoli Rabe looks very very similar, if not the same, but is very bitter. Broccolini is mildly flavored and not bitter at all.

    Broccolini is a mix between good ol' fashioned broccoli and Chinese Broccoli. It actually isn't "baby broccoli" at all ( sorry, quirky grocery chain from California. You guys are totally mislabeling that stuff.)

    The texture is VERY crunchy, making it the perfect based for a chilled summer salad.

    based for broccolini salad

    How do you cut broccolini?

    Trim off the bottom ⅓ of the stem. If any pieces of the stem are wider than ½", cut them in half lengthwise. This will ensure evenly cooked and equally tender pieces.

    marinated white beans make the broccolini salad dressing

    Ingredients in broccolini salad

    • Broccolini
    • White Beans
    • Red Onion (although sweet onion is good too if red isn't your jam)
    • Good quality extra virgin olive oil
    • Fresh lemon juice
    • Garlic
    • Salt
    • Pepper
    • Sliced Almonds

    Did you notice something reading the list? This recipe is VEGAN. And totally accidentally. So if you're looking for an easy vegan side dish that the omnivores will love too, this is a great choice!

    broccolini salad

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    broccolini salad with white beans
    broccolini salad

    Broccolini Salad

    A healthy and hearty chilled broccolini salad with a lemony vinaigrette and white beans.
    5 from 3 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Appetizer, Side
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: broccolini salad
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 2 minutes
    Total Time: 17 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Author: Marianne

    Ingredients

    • 2 bunches of broccolini bottom ⅓ of ends trimmed and extra large stems cut in half lengthwise
    • 1 15 oz can of cannellini beans drained and rinsed
    • ¼ cup finely sliced red onion
    • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
    • 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
    • 1 clove garlic minced
    • ½ tsp kosher salt
    • ½ tsp black pepper
    • ⅓ cup toasted sliced almonds

    Instructions

    • In a medium bowl, combine the beans, red onion, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper and toss to combine. Refrigerate while making the rest of the salad.
    • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broccolini and boil for 2 - 3 minutes. Immediately drain the broccolini and add to a large bowl full of ice water. This will keep the broccoli beautiful and bright green, and stop the cooking process so they do not get mushy.
    • Remove the broccolini from the ice bath and pat dry. Place on a large serving platter. Spoon the marinated bean mixture over the broccolini. Drizzle any dressing remaining in the bowl on top of the broccolini. Sprinkle with almonds. Serve as is or make in advance and serve chilled.
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    1. Beth says

      July 22, 2022 at 2:36 pm

      5 stars
      I just put this together to chill and have with pesto/cheese stuffed pork chops tonight - love the vinaigrette. I only had one bunch of broccolini and added a 12 oz bag of green beans. Also used chick peas instead of cannelini beans (personal preference). Well, I keep I picking at the salad and fear there will be none left to have with dinner. Delicious!!!

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