Warm Broccolini Salad with Feta & Almonds

A simple warm broccolini and green bean salad with feta, almonds and a lemon mustard dressing.

Course Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine Mediterranean

Keyword almond, broccolini, feta

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 5

Total Time 20

Servings - 6

Calories 274kcal

Author Lauren

1 bunch broccolini, ~200g/7 oz, cut into 2-3cm pieces including stems (Note 3)
1 cup green beans, cut into 2-3cm pieces
1 cup cauliflower, cut into bite sized florets/pieces
1 cup frozen edamame
1/2 cup flaked almonds
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, preferably reduced fat

Add the extra virgin olive oil, white wine vinegar, lemon zest and wholegrain mustard to a small bowl or jar. Mix the dressing and set aside.
Place the chopped broccolini in a microwave-safe container with enough water to cover the bottom. Put the container in the microwave and cook on high for 2 minutes. Drain the broccolini and add it to a large salad bowl.
Using the same microwave-safe container, add the green beans, cauliflower and just enough water to cover the bottom of the container. Put the container back into the microwave and cook on high for 2 minutes. Drain the green beans and cauliflower and add them to the salad bowl with the broccolini.
Add the frozen edamame to the microwave-safe container and heat in the microwavefor 1-2 minutes or until defrosted. Add the edamame to the salad bowl with the other vegetables.
Give the dressing a quick mix or shake and pour it over the vegetables.
Sprinkle the flaked almonds and crumbled feta over the steamed vegetables and toss to mix.
Serve the broccolini salad while warm as a side with your meal!

Health benefits - Details regarding the benefits of broccolini and other ingredients in this recipe are in the post above.
Other cooking methods & instructions with photos - Detailed in the post above.
Broccolini - Can be substituted with broccoli.
Wholegrain mustard – For extra flavour. Mustard can be extremely high in excess sodium. I used the wholegrain mustard by "Your Condiment Co." from Woolworths, as it is the lowest in sodium.
Nut free / allergies – Replace the almonds with a crunchy seed such as sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds (pepitas).
Vegan / Dairy free – Switch the feta cheese for a plant-based variety.
Storage - This salad will last in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. If you plan to enjoy this broccolini salad over several days, it's best to add the feta cheese just before serving instead of mixing it throughout the salad. Feta that isn't stored in brine, such as the blocks from supermarket delis, can spoil quickly and may ruin your broccolini salad.
Nutrition - Caulculated per serve, assuming 4 serves.