Broccoli Salad with Creamy Lemon Caper Dressing
 
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My broccoli salad with creamy lemon caper dressing is easy to throw together, and requires very few ingredients. Try it for a light lunch, or at a potluck!
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Recipe type: Entree or Side
Cuisine: American
Serves: 8 sides or 4 mains
Ingredients
Lemon Caper Dressing
  • ½ cup mayo
  • Juice of 1 lemon (about ¼ cup)
  • 2 TBS capers, minced
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce, or soy sauce/tamari for vegetarians
  • Salt and pepper to taste (about ¼ tsp each)
Salad
  • 2 large heads broccoli, cut into stems and florets (about 6 cups)
  • 3 cups cooked chickpeas, or 2 cans rinsed and drained
  • 1 large or 2 small carrots, diced
  • ¼ cup sunflower seeds (roasted and salted)
Instructions
  1. Combine all ingredients for the lemon caper dressing. Mix until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Steam broccoli in the microwave for about 1 minute, or until just turning bright green. This will leave some texture to the broccoli, but remove the raw flavor.
  3. Drain broccoli and pat with paper towels to remove any moisture. Any additional moisture will make the sauce thin out.
  4. Toss broccoli with chickpeas and carrots. Pour dressing over top and mix to combine. Garnish with sunflower seeds.
Recipe by Alison's Allspice at https://www.alisonsallspice.com/broccoli-salad-creamy-lemon-caper-dressing/