Broccoli bacon salad recipe | Jamie Oliver salad recipe (2024)

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Broccoli salad

With smoky bacon, tomatoes & chives

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With smoky bacon, tomatoes & chives

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“One of the cowgirls I met on my travels said she struggled for ideas at mealtimes because the men weren’t overly keen on eating veg. However, she did say one of the things they would eat was broccoli salad. Every diner and restaurant in Cody seemed to have one on the menu, so I created this version, which is absolutely delicious and hits all the right spots. When I cooked it for a group of ranchers there was none left by the end of the night. Success! ”

Nutrition per serving

Calories 195 10%
Fat 17.2g 25%
Saturates 3.3g 17%
Sugars 2.8g 3%
Salt 0.8g 13%
Protein 6.9g 14%
Carbs 3.1g 1%
Fibre 2.9g -

Of an adult's reference intake

recipe adapted from

Jamie's America

By Jamie Oliver

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Use a small knife to remove the broccoli florets and cut them up into smaller ones. Basically, this is your opportunity to make the broccoli really delicate and more salady-looking, so spend a bit of time doing this. You’ll be left with the stalk, so discard the thick dry base, then cut the remaining stalk in half lengthways and finely slice.
Blanch your broccoli florets and sliced stalks really quickly in boiling salted water for 60 seconds, just long enough to soften the broccoli but still leave it with a bit of a bite. Drain it in a colander, then spread it around a clean tea towel to steam dry (this is important because it will help the dressing cling to the broccoli). Once completely dry, transfer to a serving dish.
Finely slice the bacon and fry on a medium heat with a small splash of olive oil until crisp and golden, then spoon most of the bacon bits over your broccoli.
Any leftover fat in the pan can be used in your salad dressing. Pour it into a mixing bowl, then peel and finely grate in the garlic. Add all the other dressing ingredients, season with sea salt and black pepper, and whisk.
Halve, deseed and finely slice the tomatoes and chop the chives, reserving the flowers. Add to your broccoli and bacon bits. Dress it all really well, and check the seasoning. If it needs pimping up, add a splash more vinegar. If you’ve got any chive flowers, sprinkle those over the top and serve straight away. It’s beautiful on its own or served next to any grilled or roasted meat or fish.

Tips

I also like to toss things like diced feta cheese or chopped fresh chilli through this salad. Different-coloured cherry tomatoes are really nice too.

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Broccoli bacon salad recipe | Jamie Oliver salad recipe? ›

Combine bacon, broccoli, onion, raisins, and almonds together in a bowl; mix well. To prepare the dressing: Mix mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar together until smooth. Stir into the salad. Let chill before serving, if desired.

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Why do you blanch broccoli for salad? ›

The short cooking time brings out the natural colors in the fruit or vegetable before they can turn a displeasing color (because no one wants to eat ugly broccoli!). By stopping the cooking process, the color-changing enzymes are deactivated and the vegetable maintains its vibrant color.

How do restaurants make broccoli taste so good? ›

How do restaurants make broccoli taste so good? As with everything made by chefs, they have unexpected (read: unhealthy) additions to their meals — mostly butter, oil and heaps of salt. An excellent tip for the perfect broccoli is the blanching step.

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What does broccoli salad contain? ›

What Is in Broccoli Salad?

Raw broccoli florets. Yep, no need to blanch broccoli for this salad. ...
Bacon. Cooked until crispy, then minced.
Raw red onion, also minced.
Sunflower seeds, for crunch. Look for the unsalted kind.
Raisins.

Feb 20, 2024

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What happens if you don't blanch broccoli? ›

You may find that frozen broccoli that hasn't been blanched doesn't have as good of a taste or texture in recipes. However, it's usually fine in soups and stews, especially blended soups where it's not as crucial to have florets with a specific texture.

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Why do you blanch broccoli? ›

Blanching is scalding vegetables in boiling water or steam for a short time. It is typically followed by quick, thorough cooling in very cold or ice water. Blanching stops enzyme actions which otherwise cause loss of flavor, color and texture.

Can broccoli be eaten raw as in a salad? ›

Broccoli can be enjoyed raw with little preparation. Florets can be incorporated into salads, added to a veggie platter, or enjoyed dipped in various dipping sauces and dressings.

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How to prepare brocoli? ›

When the water has come to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-high and add your broccoli pieces to the pot. Boil for about 5 minutes and test a piece of broccoli to see if it's cooked enough for you. You can eat broccoli at any level of doneness from raw to baby-food-soft. It's all up to your personal taste.

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Is Raw brocoli OK? ›

Serving broccoli raw is an excellent option, since it retains these nutrients and the enzyme that forms isothiocyanate compounds. Before serving on a relish tray or salad, quickly blanching and cooling allows you to get even a bit more of these compounds.

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Broccoli bacon salad recipe | Jamie Oliver salad recipe (2024)

Broccoli salad

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