Shaved Broccoli Stalk Salad with Lime & Cotija

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
1%
Shaved Broccoli Stalk Salad with Lime & Cotija
45 min.
2
113kcal

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Discover the vibrant flavors of our Shaved Broccoli Stalk Salad with Lime & Cotija, a delightful dish that transforms humble broccoli into a culinary masterpiece. This vegetarian and gluten-free salad is not only a feast for the eyes but also a refreshing addition to any meal. With its crisp texture and zesty lime dressing, it’s perfect as a side dish, antipasti, or even a light snack.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up this nutritious salad that serves two, making it an ideal choice for a cozy dinner or a gathering with friends. The star of the dish, the broccoli stalks, are often overlooked, but when shaved into paper-thin strips, they bring a unique crunch and flavor that will surprise and delight your taste buds. Tossed with crumbled cotija cheese, a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, and a splash of fresh lime juice, this salad is a celebration of fresh ingredients and simple preparation.

Not only is this salad a delicious way to enjoy broccoli, but it also embodies the philosophy of root-to-stalk cooking, minimizing waste and maximizing flavor. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice, this recipe is a fantastic way to elevate your vegetable game and impress your guests with a dish that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Dive into this refreshing salad and savor the bright, tangy flavors that make it a standout on any table!

Ingredients

  • Leaves broccoli cut into batons ( 3 stalks)
  • 0.3 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • servings salt and pepper freshly ground
  • 1.5 teaspoons juice of lime fresh
  • tablespoon olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin

Equipment

  • bowl
  • cutting board
  • peeler
  • chefs knife

Directions

  1. Place the broccoli batons flat on a cutting board, then use a sharp vegetable peeler to shave the broccoli into paper-thin strips.
  2. Place the shaved broccoli and leaves in a medium bowl and toss with the olive oil, lime juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Gently fold in the cheese and serve immediately.
  3. Prep Tip
  4. To make broccoli batons, first remove the stalks at the base of the florets, then trim the tough ends.
  5. Cut the stalks into batons by removing the thick, tough outer layer, using four long cuts with a chef's knife.
  6. Reprinted with permission from Root to Stalk Cooking by Tara Duggan, © 2013 Ten Speed PressTARA DUGGAN is a staff writer for The San Francisco Chronicle's Food & Wine section and the author of three previous cookbooks, including The Blue Bottle Craft of Coffee and The Working Cook. A graduate of the California Culinary Academy, she is the recipient of a James Beard Foundation Journalism Award. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Denver Post, The Chicago Tribune, and The Toronto Star. Tara, her husband, and their two daughters live in San Francisco and enjoy spending time on her family's off-the-grid farm in Northern California, where she gets her ideas for what to do with all kinds of kitchen scraps.

Nutrition Facts

Calories113kcal
Protein9.41%
Fat86.82%
Carbs3.77%

Properties

Glycemic Index
29.5
Glycemic Load
0.2
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
2.9543478715679%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.08mg
Hesperetin
0.34mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:112.68kcal
5.63%
Fat:11.04g
16.98%
Saturated Fat:3.46g
21.63%
Carbohydrates:1.08g
0.36%
Net Carbohydrates:1.05g
0.38%
Sugar:0.07g
0.08%
Cholesterol:16.69mg
5.56%
Sodium:407.92mg
17.74%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.69g
5.38%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.38%
Calcium:93.39mg
9.34%
Vitamin E:1.05mg
7.03%
Phosphorus:64.04mg
6.4%
Vitamin B12:0.32µg
5.28%
Vitamin K:5.08µg
4.84%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
4.09%
Selenium:2.83µg
4.04%
Zinc:0.55mg
3.64%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
2.01%
Vitamin C:1.57mg
1.9%
Vitamin B5:0.19mg
1.89%
Vitamin A:84.11IU
1.68%
Folate:6.69µg
1.67%
Source:Epicurious