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Low Carb Broccoli Salad & Dreamy Feta Dressing

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Our low carb broccoli salad is  made Greek as it is tossed in our creamy feta dressing. It is a great make ahead salad that will soon become your favourite way to eat broccoli! 


LOW CARB BROCCOLI SALAD WITH FETA DRESSING WALNUTS & CHILLI, RAW BROCCOLI, CHILLIS & FETA DRESSING ON THE SIDE

In this salad we have charred the broccoli for crispy, nutty flavour, added some gorgeous roasted walnuts then drizzled it with our creamy feta dressing with some lemon to brighten it up – yum 😋! 

What to serve it with

This salad makes a tasty dinner party side served with roasted or grill meats. Is great to serve with pasta for quick weekday dinners. I especially love it with a roasted lamb shoulder, harissa lamb cutlets, a creamy carbonara or chilli chicken.

Let’s talk ingredients and substitutions 

  • Broccoli – is well and truly the star in this salad, but you can replace it with broccolini, cauliflower or even romanesco. 
  • Walnuts – I personally just love briny feta with the earthy nuttiness of roasted walnuts. But, they can easily be substituted with buttery pecans, macadamias: or almonds. 
  • Creamy feta dressing – there is just something magical about the nuttiness in the charred broccoli and this dreamy, creamy feta dressing I just love them together. As a quick alternative try some balsamic glaze or a simple oil and lemon dressing instead. Just add some crumbled feta in the salad as otherwise, it will be a bit boring.

Other dressings to try 

As an alternative dressing for this charred broccoli salad I can recommend

  • Lemon Tahini Dressing
  • Whole Grain Orange Vinaigrette

You will need 

LOW CARB BROCCOLI SALAD INGREDIENTS WITH TEXT

How to make it

1PREPARE BROCCOLI
Trim woody ends from broccoli stalks, and separate into even-sized florets. Cut broccoli florets in half lengthwise.
Heat a large non-stick frypan over medium-high heat. 
Place florets in a mixing bowl season with sea salt and cracked black pepper, toss well to combine. 
Cook undisturbed for about 5 minutes or until the undersides are well browned, turn then cook until tender and brown on the opposite side with the pan lid on.

  • CUTTING OFF BROCCOLI STEMS WITH A KNIFE ON WOODEN BOARD
    CUT OFF STEMS
  • CUTTING BROCCOLI INTO FLORETS ON WOODEN BOARD WITH KNIFE
    CUT INTO FLORETS
  • SLICING BROCCOLI FLORETS IN HALF WITH KNIFE ON WOODEN BOARD
    SLICE FLORETS IN HALF
  • SLICED BROCCOLI FLORETS IN BOWL WITH OIL & SEASONING
    ADD FLORETS TO BOWL OIL & SEASON
  • ADDING CUT BROCCOLI FLORETS TO HOT PANY
    ADD TO HOT PAN
  • BROCCOLI FLORETS CHARRED ON ONE SIDE IN PAN
    TURN WHEN CHARRED

2MAKE DRESSING
In the meantime prepare your dressing. Place all ingredients in a small food processor or high-speed blender, season and blitz until smooth and creamy. 
If you find that it is too thick (it should be the consistency of runny mayonnaise) then add some water to loosen.
Taste and adjust seasonings according to your liking.

  • ADDING FETA DRESSING INGREDIENTS TO BLENDER
    ADD DRESSING INGREDIENTS TO BLENDER
  • BLITZING FETA DRESSING IN BLENDER TO COMBINE
    BLITZ DRESSING TO COMBINE

3ASSEMBLE SALAD
Arrange the charred broccoli on a salad platter, pour the creamy feta dressing on top, garnish with the roasted walnuts,  oregano and diced chilli then serve. 

  • CHARRED LOW CARB BROCCOLI TO BOWL
    ADD BROCCOLI TO BOWL
  • POUR FETA DRESSING OVER CHARRED LOW CARB BROCCOLI
    POUR OVER DRESSING
  • ROASTED WALNUTS ON TOP OF CHARRED BROCCOLI & FETA DRESSING
    ADD WALNUTS
  • SLICED CHILLI ON CHARRED BROCCOLI & FETA DRESSING
    TOP WITH CHILLI

Can I make it ahead?

  • The dressing can be made 4-5 days in advance and also makes an excellent dip or sauce for meat (especially good on lamb cutlets). 
  • If you are going to serve this salad warm then it is a good idea to serve it soon after you make it. Otherwise it can be made several hours or even a day in advance. 
  • For this salad there is no need to wait to assemble it just before serving as it keeps well all made up. 

How to meal prep

  • Portion it into containers, pour over dressing and add the walnuts and chilli garnish. Keep covered and chilled in the fridge.
  • It is a good idea to take it out of the fridge 10-15 mins before eating to come to room temperature as the feta dressing may harden, but it is not essential. 

Storage and leftovers

  • The made-up salad will keep covered in the fridge for 4-5 days.
  • I have also chopped the leftovers and stirred them through some cooked pasta with extra feta cheese.
  • The chopped up leftovers also make a great filling for an omelette, frittata or pie with some cooked bacon or ham pieces. 
  • Another favourite is to chop it up and use it to stuff chicken breasts or veal schnitzel with some added feta. Add the filling, roll them up and secure with a toothpick and wrap with bacon or prosciutto. Then either cook in a hot pan or in hot oven. 

Some more brassica salads to try

  • CAULIFLOWER TABBOULEH IN A BOWL WITH ZA'ATAR AND PARSLEY ON THE SIDE
    CAULIFLOWER TABBOULEH
  • BROCCOLINI SALAD WITH CRISPY CHORIZO & FETA
    BROCCOLINI SALAD WITH CHORIZO & FETA
LOW CARB BROCCOLI SALAD WITH FETA DRESSING WALNUTS & CHILLI, RAW BROCCOLI, CHILLIS & FETA DRESSING ON THE SIDE

Low Carb Broccoli Salad with Dreamy Feta Dressing

Our low carb broccoli salad is  made Greek as it is tossed in our creamy feta dressing. It is a great make ahead salad that will soon become your favourite way to eat broccoli! 
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
* Times are an estimate and will depend on your skill level
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword: Intermediate, keto, low carb
Servings: 4 as a side
Calories: 495kcal
Equipment
  • Non-stick pan
  • Small Food Processor or High-Speed / Bullet Blender
Ingredients
For the charred broccoli
  • 500 grams broccoli florets (approximately 17.64 ounces)
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • Sea salt and cracked black pepper
For the creamy feta dressing
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest (zest from 1 large lemon)
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Pinch chilli powder optional
For the garnish
  • 1 long chilli sliced diagonally
  • ⅓ cup walnuts roasted
  • Pinch dried oregano
Metric – Imperial
Instructions
  • Trim woody ends from broccoli stalks, and separate into even sized florets. Cut broccoli florets in half lengthwise.
  • Heat a large non stick frypan over medium-high heat.
  • Place florets and oil in a mixing bowl season with sea salt and cracked black pepper, toss well to combine.
  • Cook undisturbed for about 5-10 minutes or until the undersides are well browned, turn then cook until tender and brown on opposite side.
  • In the meantime prepare your dressing. Place all ingredients in a small food processor or high speed blender, season and blitz until smooth and creamy.
  • If you find that it is too thick (it should be the consistency of runny mayonnaise) then add some water to loosen.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings according to your liking.
  • Heat a small non stick pan with 1 tablespoon of olive and add your walnuts and 1 teaspoon dried oregano and fry until golden.
  • While your nuts are frying, dice your jarred peppers.
  • Arrange the charred broccoli on a salad platter, pour the creamy feta dressing on top, garnish with walnuts and diced peppers then serve.

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Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
Calories: 495kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 505mg | Potassium: 558mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1183IU | Vitamin C: 128mg | Calcium: 307mg | Iron: 2mg
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Anastasia is a home cook introduced to cooking at a young age (8 years old) and hasn’t gotten out of the kitchen since! She had her own coffee shop and ran her own catering business for over a decade. Her love of salads developed as she was always the one responsible for making the salads for family get-togethers and friends functions.

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