Mediterranean Smashed Broccoli Salad

🥦Love ridiculously good salads??

Then this smashed broccoli salad is going to be a new fav - the warm broccoli goes amazingly well with this creamy spicy dressing, the fresh chopped herbs add bursts of flavor in every bite, and the toasted walnuts add the perfect crunch.

Perfect summertime food when you want something so easy and so good.

Here is how I made it:

1. First, let’s get the broccoli going: Boil 1.5lbs broccoli florets in salted water for 6.5 mins, then immediately transfer them to an ice bath to stop cooking, then pat dry with a paper towel.

2. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Add a thin layer of finely shredded parm or pecorino cheese, place broccoli on top, and gently smash each floret using a glass jar or cup.

3.brush the broccoli with flavor. Just mix 4 tbsp avocado oil, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp Chile lime seasoning, and 1 tsp smoked paprika in a small bowl. Mix well then brush it over the smashed broccoli. Pop it into the oven to roast at 425°F for 28 mins.

4. While that’s going, make the salad. Toss into a bowl 4 thinly sliced Persian cucumbers, 1/2 red onion finely diced, a large handful of fresh dill & parsley finely chopped, and 1/4 to 1/2 cup toasted walnuts. When the broccoli is done, add it to these veggies.

5. For the dressing, mix 2 tbsp greek yogurt, 2.5 tbsp mayo, 1/2 tbsp dijon mustard, the juice of a large lemon, a couple pinches salt, 1 tsp Aleppo pepper, 1/2 tsp sweet paprika, whisk well. Taste, adjust as you like, and pour it over the salad.

Toss well, and enjoy!

Enjoy!!

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