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Vertical overhead view of entire Broccoli Salad with Grapes and Watercress on a blue and white platter.

Watercress Grape Broccoli Salad

A delicious twist on the same-old, same-old broccoli salad! Perfect alongside grilled entrees, burgers or just on it's own!
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 174 kcal
Author Chris Scheuer

Ingredients

  • For the raisins:
  • ½ cup golden raisins
  • 2 teaspoons water
  • For the pine nuts:
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • cup pine nuts
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • For the dressing:
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 ½ tablespoons  Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon grainy mustard
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons milk I use whole milk
  • For the salad:
  • 1 very fresh head of broccoli 12 ounces—cut into large florets, stem peeled and reserved
  • 1 cup seedless green grapes halved
  • 2 ounces small watercress sprigs or pea shoots baby arugula, baby spinach or mâche

Instructions

  1. 1. Combine raisins and water in a small microwave-safe dish. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and microwave on high for 1 minute. Set aside to cool.
  2. 2. Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium low heat. Add the pine nuts and salt. Cook, stirring the skillet occasionally, until golden, 5-7 minutes.
  3. 3. In a small bowl, combine the yogurt with the mustard, honey, Greek yogurt, vinegar, milk and a pinch of kosher salt. Stir well, the set aside.
  4. 4. Using a mandolin, sharp knife or the slicing blade in a food processor, very thinly slice the broccoli florets and stems.
  5. 5. Arrange the broccoli on a serving platter. Top with the grapes, plumped raisins and watercress (or other greens) Drizzle with the dressing or serve dressing separately. Garnish with pine nuts and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Watercress Grape Broccoli Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 174 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 3mg1%
Sodium 275mg12%
Potassium 571mg16%
Carbohydrates 26g9%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 17g19%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 905IU18%
Vitamin C 93mg113%
Calcium 98mg10%
Iron 1.6mg9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.