Broccoli-Meat Italian Salad
This Italian broccoli salad is packed with beloved Italian hero ingredients such as salami, ham, pepperoncini, mozzarella, and provolone. A tasty lunch that can be prepared in advance!
Insalata di Broccoli with Italian Sub
I shared this traditional broccoli salad a couple of weeks back. This fresh salad takes inspiration from an Italian Hero sandwich, evolving it into a salad.
The vibrant tastes of an Italian sub are captured in this chopped Italian Broccoli Salad, thanks to broccoli, which has a subtle flavor that doesn’t clash.
This versatile chopped salad is filled with texture and taste by mixing finely diced raw broccoli, chickpeas, tomatoes, pepperoncini, mozzarella, provolone, salami, ham, and turkey. Everything is mixed in a red wine vinaigrette that seeps into the florets, enhancing its flavor over time. Add any of your preferred subway meats and toppings to customize it!
For simpler Italian salads, consider this Italian Sub Salad with greens, Antipasto Salad, and Italian Chopped Salad.
What ingredients are in Italian broccoli salad?
Here is the complete list of ingredients required. Refer to the specific instructions in the recipe card provided below.
Red Onion: Slice half of a small red onion into thin pieces.
Broccoli: You'll require eight cups of broccoli florets, which comes from roughly a pound of broccoli.
Cherry Tomatoes: Cut one cup of tomatoes into quarters. Cherry tomatoes would also be suitable.
Chickpeas: Rinse and drain a can of chickpeas.
Mozzarella: Opt for fresh mozzarella instead of pre-shredded.
Meat: Chopped genoa salami, lean ham from the deli, turkey from the deli.
Pepperoncini: Cut pepperoncini and incorporate two tablespoons of the brine.
Broccoli Salad Italian Vinaigrette: Extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, kosher salt, freshly cracked black pepper, dried oregano.
Making Italian Broccoli Salad
Vinaigrette: In a large bowl, mix the onions, 1/4 cup of olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, oregano, and black pepper. Incorporate the chickpeas and allow the blend to soak while you get the remaining ingredients ready.
Salad: Combine the meat, vegetables, cheese, pepperoncini, and brine into the dressing, then mix in the leftover oil.
Food Preparation
Broccoli is soft enough to consume raw but strong enough that the dish improves when it rests and marinates, allowing you to enjoy this Italian broccoli salad for several days. It stays good for approximately 4 days in the fridge, making it ideal for meal preparation.
Variations:
You can include any ingredients you want in your Italian sub sandwiches along with this nutritious broccoli salad.
Olives: Include a few sliced black olives.
Heat: Incorporate a few pickled jalapeños for added spiciness.
Additional Vegetables: Incorporate chopped cucumbers, carrots, or grilled red peppers.
Replace salami with soppressata or prosciutto.
Replace ham with capicola.
Lean Protein: Incorporate more turkey breast and reduce the amounts of other meats to increase lean protein content.
Vegetarian Broccoli Salad: Exclude the meat and increase the number of vegetables.
Vinegar: For an extra juicy Italian sub, provide more red wine vinegar alongside the salad at the table.
Additional Broccoli Recipes You’ll Enjoy
- Brussels Sprout Salad
- Oven-Roasted Broccoli with Parmesan
- Broccoli Orzo with Shrimp Scampi
- Salad of Broccoli and Cauliflower with Lemon and Capers
- Pasta with Broccoli, Garlic, and Oil
Fixings
- 1 clove garlic, minced¼ cup low-fat mayonnaise
- ¼ cup decreased fat harsh cream
- 2 teaspoons juice vinegar1 teaspoon sugar
- 4 cups finely cleaved broccoli crowns
- 1 8-ounce can cut water chestnuts, washed and slashed
- 3 cuts cooked meat, disintegrated
- 3 tablespoons dried cranberriesFreshly ground pepper , to taste
Directions
Whisk garlic, mayonnaise, acrid cream, vinegar and sugar in an enormous bowl. Add broccoli, water chestnuts, meat, cranberries and pepper; mix to cover with the dressing.
Cover and refrigerate for as long as 1 day. Appreciate it !
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