Italian Broccoli & Egg Salad (Gluten Free & Low Carb)
This Italian Broccoli Salad is super easy summer dinner idea. Steamed broccoli & hard boiled eggs all tossed in a creamy lemon caper dressing.
Servings: 6
Calories: 183kcal
Ingredients
Salad ingredients
- 3 hard boiled eggs
- 3 ½ cups fresh broccoli florets
Dressing ingredients
- ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp. dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove finely minced
- 6 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 tbsp. capers
- ½ tsp. dried oregano
- ½ tbsp. honey
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
Salad directions
- Break broccoli into bite sized florets.
- Lightly steam broccoli about 5-6 minutes just until fork tender. Then rinse in cold water to stop cooking.
- Add cooled broccoli florets to large salad bowl & top with hard boiled eggs.
Dressing directions
- Mix lemon juice, olive oil, dijon mustard, garlic, capers, oregano, honey, salt & pepper to taste in small mixing bowl and whisk well.
- Pour over broccoli florets & eggs.
- Can serve immediately or store covered in fridge for up to five days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 183kcal | Carbohydrates: 6.1g | Fat: 16.7g | Saturated Fat: 2.8g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 195mg | Potassium: 228mg | Fiber: 1.8g | Sugar: 2.9g | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg