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Broccoli and White Bean Salad

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4

Ingredients

1 large bunch broccoli (about 1 pound)
Coarse salt
1 can (15 1/2 ounces) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced into half-moons
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, plus 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest (about 1 lemon)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup shaved Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese (about 2 ounces)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cut the tops off each head of broccoli, and trim into 1-inch florets; set aside. Peel each stem to remove the tough outer layer. Slice the peeled stems on the bias into 1/4-inch pieces; set aside.

    Step 2

    Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a generous amount of salt and the broccoli florets. Cook over high heat until the florets are tender when pierced with the tip of a paring knife, about 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to the ice bath. Add the stems to the boiling water; cook until tender when pierced with the tip of a paring knife, about 3 minutes. Transfer to the ice bath. Let the florets and stems cool completely, and drain.

    Step 3

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the broccoli, beans, onion, lemon juice and zest, oil, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine; season with salt and pepper. Top with cheese; serve immediately.

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Reprinted with permission from The Martha Stewart Living Cookbook: The New Classics by Martha Stewart Living Magazine, copyright © 2007. Published by Clarkson Potter, a division of The Crown Publishing Group. Buy the full book from Amazon.
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