Broccoli Salad

Noo's Note:

Easy and delicious...try adding some diced feta cheese, or chopped chillies etc to it

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 2 large head of broccoli
• 8 slices smoked streaky bacon, finely sliced
• olive oil
• 3 firm tomatoes, halved deseeded and finely sliced
• 1 small bunch chives, finely chopped, save the flowers if you have them

DRESSING

• 1/2 garlic clove, peeled and grated
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• sea salt & freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

1. Remove the broccoli florets and cut them into smaller ones. Cut the end of the stalk, then cut it in half lengthways and finely slice.
2. Blanch the broccoli in boiling salted water for 60 seconds, just to soften, but leaving it with a bite. Drain it and spread it over a clean tea towel to steam dry ( it helps the dressing cling to it). Once completely dry transfer to a serving dish.
3. Fry the bacon with a splash of olive oil, until crisp and , then spoon most of it over the broccoli. Use the leftover fat from the pan in your dressing, by pouring it into a mixing bowl with the other dressing ingredients, and whisking well.
4. Add the sliced tomatoes and chopped chives to the broccoli and bacon. Dress it well and check the seasoning. Add the chive flowers and serve.

Reviews

[Realtor by day, Chef by night]

This was a nice change from the usual broccoli salad. I really liked the dressing too. It made a nice side dish for my chicken and diablo pasta.

[Dienia B.]

i cut up everyting about same size cooked bacon added broccili ad then sauce
put in bowl with tomatoes and chive,no flowers chilled very good

[loof]

We really enjoyed this tasty salad! My usual broccoli salad is sweeter, with a coleslaw-type dressing and added raisins. I loved this savory version of the salad - the dressing is terrific and great with the broccoli, bacon and tomatoes. I did use only about half the oil called for and it was perfect for us. Great recipe - thanks for sharing it!