Go Back
+ servings
broccoli-avocado salad

Broccoli Avocado Salad

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Colander
  • Towel
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Large serving bowl
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Ingredients

  • 6 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 avocado
  • 3 Tbs. olive oil
  • 3 Tbs. red wine vinegar
  • 2 Tbs. minced red onion
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1 cup baby portobello mushrooms sliced
  • 1 cup basil leaves
  • 1 carrot thinly sliced
  • 2 Tbs. pumpkin and sunflower seeds
  • 2 Tbs. pomegranate arils

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli and cook until just tender, about 2 minutes. Drain the broccoli and rinse it under cold water until cool. Pat dry with a towel.
  • Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and peel. Slice the avocado into 1/4-inch thick slices.
  • In a large serving bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, chopped onion, salt, and pepper.
  • Add the mushrooms, fresh basil, grated carrot, assorted seeds, pomegranate arils, cooled broccoli, and sliced avocado to the bowl.
  • Gently toss all the ingredients until they are evenly coated with the dressing and well combined.
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!