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Low Carb Broccoli Salad & Dreamy Feta Dressing

Made by Anastasia Papapetros - Serves 4 Filed Under: Best Winter Salads, Dinner Salads, Low Carb Salads, Make Ahead Salads, Salad Index, Salad Recipes By Ingredient, Salads by Diet, Salads by Season, Salads Recipes By Type, Vegetable Salad

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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! 

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A close-up of low carb broccoli salad in a ceramic plate.

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 ?! 

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  1. Let’s Talk Ingredients and Substitutions 
  2. Step-by-Step Instructions
  3. Serving Suggestions  🍽
  4. Tips and Questions
  5. Some More Brassica Salads to Try:
  6. Recipe Card

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 try it with our Lemon Tahini Dressing or our Whole Grain Orange Vinaigrette.
Labelled ingredients needed to make a low carb broccoli salad.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1 - Prepare Broccoli

Trim woody ends from broccoli stalks.

CUTTING OFF BROCCOLI STEMS WITH A KNIFE ON WOODEN BOARD

Separate into even-sized florets. Cut broccoli florets in half lengthwise.

CUTTING BROCCOLI INTO FLORETS ON WOODEN BOARD WITH KNIFE

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. 

SLICED BROCCOLI FLORETS IN BOWL WITH OIL & SEASONING

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.

ADDING CUT BROCCOLI FLORETS TO HOT PANY

Step 2 - Blitz Your 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.

BLITZING FETA DRESSING IN BLENDER TO COMBINE

Step 3 - Assemble Your Salad

Arrange the charred broccoli on a salad platter.

CHARRED LOW CARB BROCCOLI TO BOWL

Pour the creamy feta dressing on top.

POUR FETA DRESSING OVER CHARRED LOW CARB BROCCOLI

Garnish with the roasted walnuts,  oregano and diced chilli then serve. 

Low carb broccoli salad with feta dressing, walnuts and chilli, raw broccoli, chillies and feta dressing on the side.

Serving Suggestions  🍽

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.

Tips and Questions

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 Your Broccoli Salad

  • 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. 

How to Store This Salad

The made-up salad will keep covered in the fridge for 4-5 days.

What Can I Do With the Leftovers?

  • You can chop up 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:

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Low carb broccoli salad with feta dressing, walnuts and chilli, raw broccoli, chillies and 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 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes 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
Author: Anastasia Papapetros
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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 tablespoon lemon zest (zest from 1 large lemon)
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Pinch chilli powder optional
For the garnish
  • 1 long chilli sliced diagonally
  • ⅓ cup walnuts roasted
  • Pinch dried oregano
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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 has been passionate about cooking since she was eight years old, and hasn't left the kitchen since! With over a decade of experience running her own coffee shop and catering business, Anastasia has developed a true love for salads - especially for family get-togethers and friends' functions. She's the go-to for bringing the perfect salad to any occasion!

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