Broccoli Salad with Olives Recipe


Atkins Broccoli Salad with Olives
4.4g
Net Atkins Count TM
Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Style:American
Cook Time: 5 Minutes
Phase: Phase 1
Difficulty: Difficult
* Any adjustments made to the serving values will only update the ingredients of that recipe and not change the directions.

2.2g

Protein

20.2g

Fat

1.5g

Fiber

205cal

Calories

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INGREDIENTS

  • 3 cup flowerets Broccoli Flower Clusters
  • 0 1/2 tsp Garlic
  • 2 tbsp White Wine Vinegar
  • 1 tbsp, drained Capers
  • 0 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 0 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
  • 0 1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 3 stalk, medium (7-1/2" - 8" long) Celery
  • 2 medium (4-1/8" long) Scallions or Spring Onions
  • 6 each Black Olives

DIRECTIONS

  1. Steam broccoli florets in a steamer basket set in a medium pot over lightly salted boiling water for 5 minutes until crisp-tender. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a blender or food processor, purée garlic, vinegar, capers, salt, and pepper. With motor running, add oil in a thin, steady stream; blend until smooth. 
  3. Thinly slice celery and scallions then cut olives into quarters (de-pit if needed), set aside.
  4. Pour dressing into a large salad bowl. Thinly slice broccoli florets and add to dressing. Mix in celery, scallions and olives. Toss gently to coat evenly with dressing and serve.

Cooking Tip

Feel free to swap in your favorite lettuce for this recipe, as net carb change will likely be minimal.