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Sałatka Brokułowa
Sałatka Brokułowa · ready in 41 min · 4 servings · 492 kcal per serving · easy · 11 ingredients
A beloved Polish cold supper and party salad, with crisp blanched broccoli, creamy garlic dressing, cheese, corn, pepper, and toasted sunflower seed.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 6 min
- Total
- 41 min
- Serves
- 4
- kcal
- 492
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients · 4 servings
- 500 gBroccoli, cut into small florets
- 240 gCorn, canned and drained
- 150 gRed bell pepper, diced
- 150 gHard cheese, grated
- 100 gMayonnaise
- 100 gNatural yogurt
- 1 cloveGarlic, minced
- 40 gSunflower seed, toasted
- 5 gSalt, divided
- 1 gBlack pepper, freshly ground
- 1 as neededWater, for blanching and cooling
Equipment
stovetop, refrigerator, knife, cutting board, pot, colander, mixing bowl, grater, dry pan, whisk, spoon, serving dish
Instructions
- Mise En Place
Gather measured ingredients, a knife, board, pot, colander, bowl, grater, pan, whisk, spoon, and serving dish before you start. · 5 min
What to look for: All ingredients and tools are ready on the work surface.
- Blanch Broccoli
Boil salted water, add broccoli florets, and blanch for 2-3 minutes until bright green and still crisp. · 3 min
What to look for: The broccoli turns vivid green but keeps its shape.
- Cool Broccoli
Drain broccoli in a colander, rinse under very cold water, and leave it to drain well so the salad stays crisp. · 3 min
What to look for: The florets look cooled, glossy, and no longer steam.
- Prepare Add Ins
Drain canned corn, dice red bell pepper, and grate the hard cheese into short shreds for even mixing. · 6 min
What to look for: Corn is dry, pepper pieces are small, and cheese is evenly grated.
- Toast Seeds
Toast sunflower seeds in a dry pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, shaking often, until lightly golden and nutty. · 3 min
What to look for: Seeds are lightly golden and smell warm and nutty.
- Make Dressing
Whisk mayonnaise, natural yogurt, and minced garlic in a bowl until smooth, creamy, and evenly seasoned by the garlic. · 2 min
What to look for: The dressing is pale, smooth, and lightly glossy.
- Combine Salad
Combine broccoli, corn, red bell pepper, hard cheese, and sunflower seeds in a large bowl, then coat evenly with dressing. · 3 min
What to look for: All pieces are lightly coated without being crushed.
- Season And Chill
Season with salt and black pepper, fold gently, cover, and chill for 20 minutes to let the flavors settle. · 20 min
What to look for: The salad looks creamy, chilled, and settled.
- Serve Cold
Serve the chilled salad in a clean dish as a cold Polish supper or party salad while the broccoli is crisp. · 1 min
What to look for: The salad is cold, colorful, and ready to eat.
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 492 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 19 g |
| Carbohydrates | 28 g |
| of which sugars | 9 g |
| Fat | 36 g |
| of which saturated | 11 g |
| Fibre | 6 g |
| Sodium | 1118 mg |
Nutri-ScoreB
Allergens
Contains: milk, eggs
Ingredient substitutions
Broccoli
- Cauliflower: Use only if broccoli is unavailable; it changes the character of the traditional salad.
Corn
- Frozen corn: Cook briefly, cool fully, and drain well before adding.
Red bell pepper
- Yellow bell pepper: Keeps the same crunch and sweetness, with a slightly different color.
Hard cheese
- Gouda cheese: A common mild choice for Polish-style salads with yellow cheese.
Mayonnaise
- Natural yogurt: Makes the dressing lighter but less traditionally rich.
Natural yogurt
- Mayonnaise: Creates a richer, thicker dressing.
