Easy Broccoli Avocado Salad Recipe

4 from 15 votes

This simple salad of lightly cooked broccoli and avocado tossed with a a simple vinaigrette makes for an easy healthy vegetarian lunch or satisfying side dish alongside grilled or roasted chicken or fish. The contrasting textures of crunchy broccoli and creamy, soft avocado are a winning combination.

Prep Time15

Cook Time5

Total Time20

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Keyword: avocado broccoli salad, avocado salad, Broccoli Salad

Servings:

Author: Hallie Harron | Simple Nourished Living

Equipment

Ingredients

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons Herbs de Provence
1 tablespoon chopped Italian parsley
1 large avocado, cubed
4 cups broccoli, lightly cooked
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk together lemon juice, mustard, olive oil and Herbs de Provence.
Add the avocado and broccoli and stir gently to thoroughly mix. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Serve this at room temperature.

Notes

Serving size: about 3/4 cup

WW Points: 3

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3 SmartPoints (Green plan)

3 SmartPoints (Blue plan)

3 SmartPoints (Purple plan)

3 PointsPlus (Old plan)

My preferred way to cook broccoli is to steam it in the microwave for 3 to 5 minutes.

Herbs de Provence is a seasoning blend featuring many of the herbs that grow most abundantly in southern France. These days the spice section of most well stocked grocery stores sell Herbs de Provence.

Nutrition