Broccoli And Tomato Salad Recipes

Steps:

• Place broccoli and water in a 2-qt. microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring once; drain. Cool completely., Place broccoli in a serving bowl; gently stir in tomatoes and onion. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, salt and pepper; pour over vegetables and stir gently. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Steps:

• Place broccoli in a large saucepan with 1-inch of water Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Rinse with cold water and drain. Place in a large bowl; add the tomatoes, mushrooms and onions. , In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss gently. Cover and chill for 1 hour. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Steps:

• Cook broccoli in a small amount of water for about 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
• Rinse with cold water and drain.
• In a large bowl, add cooked broccoli, tomatoes, mushrooms and onions.
• Combine dressing ingredients in a krudit jar or jar with a tight fitting lid; shake well.
• Pour over salad; toss.
• Cover and chill for 1 hour.
• Serve with a slotted spoon.

Steps:

• Cut the florets from the broccoli (reserve the stalks for another use). In a large pot fitted with a steamer basket, bring 1 inch of water to a boil. Add the broccoli in a single layer. Cover; steam until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the mustard, vinegar, olive oil, and onion; season with salt and pepper.
• Add the tomatoes, chickpeas, and broccoli; toss to coat. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Steps:

• Steam broccoli until just crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer to large bowl and cool. Add tomatoes. Place mustard in small bowl. Gradually whisk in vinegar, then oil. Mix in oregano. Add to salad and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover, chill.)

Steps:

• Steam broccoli until just crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.
• Transfer to large bowl and cool.
• Add tomatoes.
• Place mustard in small bowl.
• Gradually whisk in vinegar, then oil.
• Mix in oregano.
• Add to salad and toss to coat.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Can be made 6 hours ahead.
• Cover, chill.

Steps:

• In 2-quart saucepan, heat water to boiling over high heat. Add broccoli; cook 10 to 20 seconds or until broccoli is bright green. Drain broccoli; rinse in cold water until cool.
• In small serving bowl, stir broccoli and remaining ingredients.

Steps:

• Cook pasta until tender but firm.
• Drain and rinse under cold water.
• Wrap in paper towel and set aside.
• Blanch the broccoli for 2 minutes in boiling water.
• Drain and rinse in cold water and wrap in a towel.
• In salad bowl combine pasta, green onions,tomatoes, cheese (add broccoli just before serving) Dressing: Combine lemon juice, water, garlic, mustard and olive oil till mixed well.
• Pour over salad and toss till mixed.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Refrigerate for 1 hour or up to 4 hours.
• Tastes even better the next day.
• The broccoli is added last because the acid in the salad dressing will cause the broccoli to lose its green colour.

Steps:

• Heat 1/4 cup oil in skillet over med.
• high heat.
• Add broccoli, onion, garlic and basil and cook until broccoli is crisp-tender (6 minutes).
• Remove from heat and cool.
• Put broccoli mixture and pasta in bowl and toss.
• Add fruit (strawberries and kiwi), tomatoes and bacon bits and toss again.
• Mix together remaining oil and vinegar and pour over salad.
• Toss.
• Crumble feta cheese over top of salad and toss.
• Refrigerate until ready to serve.