Makes
6 servings
Ready In
15 mins
Calories
230 kcal
Good For
Sides
About this Recipe
By: Wilna Eksteen
Try out blanching as a cooking technique to add to your toolbox when it comes to preparing deliciously crisp vegetables. With blanched broccoli as the star, this salad is a convenient and easy game-changer. Paired with a medley of colourful veggies, a zesty dressing and a sprinkle of nutty goodness, it’s a symphony of flavours.Savour the perfect balance of crunch, freshness, and pure yumminess. Whip it up and share the love with friends and family. Make healthy eating exciting.
Ingredients
- 1 large head broccoli, cut into small florets or 1 large packet long stem broccoli
- 2 pears, thinly sliced into 5 mm strips
- 1 tbsp Liviana™ CBD-Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- ½ red onion, small diced (2 mm cubes)
- ½ cup parmesan, shaved
- ¼ cup pumpkin seeds, lightly roasted
- 1 cup low-fat plain yoghurt
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Liviana™ CBD-Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
Special Dietary Requirments
Shopping list
- Large head of broccoli / large packet long stem broccoli
- Pears
- Liviana™ CBD-Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Red onion
- Parmesan cheese
- Pumpkin seeds
- Low-fat plain yoghurt
- Garlic
- Salt
- Pepper
- Lemon juice
- Liviana™ CBD-Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Fresh parsley
Equipment List
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Wooden spoon
- Large pot
- Frying pan
- Large serving dish
- Measuring spoon
- Measuring cup
- Small mixing bowl
- Spoon
- Low GI
- Lacto-ovo Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add some salt. Alternatively, you can use a steamer basket over boiling water.
Step 2
Carefully lower the broccoli florets into the boiling water or the steamer basket and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. The broccoli should be bright green and crisp-tender when done. If using broccoli that has been stored in the fridge, blanch in batches to prevent the temperature of the water dropping to much when adding the broccoli.
Step 3
Drain the broccoli and immediately plunge it into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Set the broccoli aside.
Step 4
Pan-fry the pear slices in the Liviana™ CBD-Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil over a high heat until caramelised. Do not stir them too much, turn carefully with a fork.
Step 5
Compile that dressing by adding all the ingredients together and mixing it well.
Step 6
Spread the dressing at the bottom of a large serving dish.
Step 7
Layer the broccoli, red onion, pumpkin seeds, caramelised pear slices, and parmesan cheese on top of the dressing. Sprinkle the chopped parsley and serve as the ultimate impressive side to any main meal.
