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!
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
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
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