Broccoli, Feta and Tomato Salad

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
28%
Broccoli, Feta and Tomato Salad
10 min.
4
73kcal

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Looking for a quick and delicious way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet? This Broccoli, Feta, and Tomato Salad is the perfect solution! Ready in just 10 minutes, this vibrant salad is not only vegetarian and gluten-free, but it also packs a flavorful punch that will tantalize your taste buds.

The star of this dish is the fresh broccoli, which is blanched to perfection, retaining its bright green color and crisp texture. Combined with juicy plum tomatoes and creamy reduced-fat feta cheese, each bite is a delightful mix of flavors and textures. The addition of fat-free balsamic vinaigrette and aromatic oregano elevates the salad, making it a refreshing choice for any meal.

Whether you're looking for a light side dish, a tasty starter, or a healthy snack, this salad fits the bill. With only 73 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free while enjoying a nutritious boost. Perfect for summer picnics, potlucks, or a simple weeknight dinner, this Broccoli, Feta, and Tomato Salad is sure to become a favorite in your recipe repertoire. So grab your ingredients and get ready to impress your family and friends with this easy and delightful dish!

Ingredients

  • cups water 
  • cups broccoli florets fresh
  • 0.7 cup plum tomatoes chopped (Roma)
  • 0.3 cup feta reduced-fat
  • tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette fat-free
  • teaspoons oregano dried fresh chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. In 2-quart saucepan, heat water to boiling over high heat.
  2. Add broccoli; cook 10 to 20 seconds or until broccoli is bright green.
  3. Drain broccoli; rinse in cold water until cool.
  4. In small serving bowl, stir broccoli and remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts

Calories73kcal
Protein19.01%
Fat48.31%
Carbs32.68%

Properties

Glycemic Index
18.75
Glycemic Load
1
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
8.9656521548396%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.27mg
Luteolin
0.36mg
Kaempferol
3.6mg
Myricetin
0.08mg
Quercetin
1.71mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:72.81kcal
3.64%
Fat:4.21g
6.48%
Saturated Fat:1g
6.23%
Carbohydrates:6.41g
2.14%
Net Carbohydrates:4.33g
1.58%
Sugar:2.44g
2.71%
Cholesterol:5.02mg
1.67%
Sodium:180.27mg
7.84%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.73g
7.46%
Vitamin C:46.01mg
55.77%
Vitamin K:55.74µg
53.09%
Vitamin A:628.94IU
12.58%
Manganese:0.19mg
9.52%
Folate:36.95µg
9.24%
Fiber:2.08g
8.32%
Potassium:249.83mg
7.14%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
6.08%
Vitamin E:0.75mg
5%
Calcium:49.15mg
4.91%
Magnesium:18.96mg
4.74%
Copper:0.09mg
4.49%
Iron:0.81mg
4.48%
Phosphorus:40.97mg
4.1%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
3.88%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.24%
Vitamin B5:0.31mg
3.05%
Vitamin B3:0.57mg
2.86%
Zinc:0.3mg
2.03%
Selenium:1.18µg
1.69%