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When aunt serves this broccoli salad, everyone grabs their forks

Salad with broccoli and feta cheese (photo. screen from Damian's Kitchen from the Kitchen channel)
Salad with broccoli and feta cheese (photo. screen from Damian's Kitchen from the Kitchen channel)
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5:39 PM EST, November 19, 2023

Broccoli salad is both delicious and nourishing, making it a delightful addition to either lunch or dinner. It's simple to prepare—ideal for individuals seeking dishes that are both light and nutritious. Our family can't get enough of it.

Every family has their culinary standouts, and for us, it's unquestionably the broccoli and feta salad that our aunt serves at each major family gathering. This dish doesn't just tantalize the taste buds—it unites generations around the dining table. The preparation is incredibly easy, but the taste is, without a doubt, simply beyond words.

Broccoli salad combines several tasty and nutritious ingredients:

  • Broccoli, a source rich in vitamins and minerals including vitamins C, K, folate, and fiber.
  • Feta, a distinctive cheese that provides calcium, protein, and potassium.
  • Cherry tomatoes, which offer a great source of lycopene, known for their antioxidant properties.

Recipe for broccoli and feta cheese salad

Ingredients:

  • 2 fresh heads of broccoli
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • About 7 ounces of feta cheese
  • Balsamic vinegar

Dressing:

  • About 13.4 ounces of Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise
  • 0.5 teaspoon of salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon of herbes de Provence
  • Pepper
  • 3 cloves of garlic
  • Olive oil

Preparation:

  1. Separate the broccoli into florets and blanch in boiling water, or steam for around 5 minutes.
  2. Cube the feta.
  3. Rinse the cherry tomatoes and halve them.
  4. Peel and then press the garlic through a garlic press.
  5. Combine the broccoli, feta, tomatoes, and garlic in a bowl.
  6. Add the vinaigrette dressing, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  7. Thoroughly mix everything.

This salad is a gastronomic delight. The freshness of the broccoli, the distinct flavor of the feta cheese, and the aromatic dressing makes this dish stand out. Plus, it's quite easy to prepare and is guaranteed to satisfy everyone's palate.