Fresh and Crunchy Broccoli Salad with Tangy Honey-Mustard Dressing
A crisp and refreshing broccoli salad with redonion, optional feta cheese, and a tangy honey-mustard dressing. Perfect as alight side dish with balanced flavors.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 152 kcal
Salad:
- 400 g fresh broccoli florets
- 100 g red onion finely chopped
- 100 g feta cheese crumbled (optional)
For the Dressing:
- 60 ml olive oil about 4 tablespoons
- 30 ml apple cider vinegar about 2 tablespoons
- 15 g honey or maple syrup about 1 tablespoon
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Prepare the Salad Ingredients:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the fresh broccoli florets, finely chopped red onion, and crumbled feta cheese (if using).
Make the Dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), and Dijon mustard until smooth.
Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting the flavor to your preference.
Combine and Toss:
Drizzle the dressing over the salad components in the mixing bowl.
Toss everything together until the broccoli, red onion, and feta (if using) are evenly coated with the dressing.
Serve:
Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy immediately for the best crunch.
Optionally, refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to let the flavors meld before serving.