Warm Broccoli Salad with Blood Orange and Creamy Almond Dressing

Name: Warm Broccoli Salad with Blood Orange and Creamy Almond Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 to 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: ¼ cup (60 ml) almond butter; 3 tbsp (45 ml) water; 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil; 1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice; 1 broccoli, about ¾ lb (340 g); ½ cup (125 ml) water; 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil; ¼ tsp red pepper flakes; 1 orange, zest finely grated; 1 small garlic clove, chopped; 1 cup (150 g) cooked quinoa (see note); 3 blood oranges (see note), peeled down to the flesh, cut into rounds; ⅓ cup (60 g) roasted almonds, roughly chopped

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Preparation 15 MIN

Cooking 10 MIN
Servings 4

Ingredients
Preparation

Ingredients

Creamy Almond Dressing

¼ cup (60 ml) almond butter
3 tbsp (45 ml) water
2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice

Salad

1 broccoli, about ¾ lb (340 g)
½ cup (125 ml) water
2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
¼ tsp red pepper flakes
1 orange, zest finely grated
1 small garlic clove, chopped
1 cup (150 g) cooked quinoa (see note)
3 blood oranges (see note), peeled down to the flesh, cut into rounds
⅓ cup (60 g) roasted almonds, roughly chopped

Preparation

Creamy Almond Dressing

In a glass jar fitted with an airtight lid, vigorously shake all of the ingredients until emulsified. Add 1 tbsp (15 ml) water, as needed. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.

Salad

Peel the broccoli stems. Cut the broccoli into long florets, including the stems.
In a large skillet, bring the water to a boil. Season with salt. Add the broccoli. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes (the water should completely evaporate). Remove the lid and add the oil, red pepper flakes, orange zest and garlic. Cook, stirring gently, until the broccoli is tender-crisp and golden.
In a large bowl, combine the broccoli with the quinoa, blood oranges and almonds. Season with salt and pepper. Serve the salad with the vinaigrette.

Note

To get 1 cup (150 g) cooked quinoa, you will need to rinse ⅓ cup (60 g) raw quinoa and cook it in a small pot of salted boiling water for 12 to 15 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.

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