Charred Broccoli Salad With Sardines, Pickled Shallot, and Mint Recipe

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Daniel Gritzer
Daniel Gritzer
Daniel Gritzer
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Updated August 29, 2018
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Broccoli is also a summer vegetable. . Vicky Wasik

A simple salad made from charred broccoli florets, olive oil–packed canned sardines, quick-pickled shallot, and fresh mint.

Recipe Details

Charred Broccoli Salad with Sardines, Pickled Shallot, and Mint

Active 30 mins
Total 30 mins
Serves 4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 small shallot, sliced crosswise, then separated into rings

  • Red wine vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 pound broccoli, stems trimmed and florets cut into thin stalks

  • Kosher salt

  • 1 (4-ounce) tin sardines in olive oil, drained

  • Fresh mint leaves, for garnish

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, pour enough vinegar over shallot to just cover and let stand for at least 15 and up to 30 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large cast iron skillet over high heat until smoking. Working in batches to avoid crowding the pan, add broccoli florets, season with salt, and cook until charred on first side, about 2 minutes. Turn broccoli and char other side. Transfer to a plate or baking sheet to cool. Repeat with remaining broccoli.

  3. In serving bowls, arrange broccoli with sardines, pickled shallot, and mint leaves, seasoning with salt as needed. Serve.

Special Equipment

Cast iron skillet

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
160Calories
10gFat
10gCarbs
9gProtein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10g13%
Saturated Fat 1g7%
Cholesterol 35mg12%
Sodium 282mg12%
Total Carbohydrate 10g4%
Dietary Fiber 4g15%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 9g
Vitamin C 75mg373%
Calcium 146mg11%
Iron 2mg10%
Potassium 472mg10%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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