Broccoli, Herb, and Pistachio "Grain" Salad

broccoli herb and pistachio grain salad with pomegranate
Photo: Frank Frances
Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4

In the hierarchy of nutrient-rich vegetables, broccoli is hard to beat. It’s low in calories and carbs, and a great source of fiber, antioxidants, and immune-boosting vitamin C. In this clever faux-grain salad, we steam broccoli and then finely chop it to create a rice-like texture. And when every bite is studded with bright and crunchy ingredients like pomegranate arils, chopped apple, and pistachios, you won't even remember that there aren't any actual grains in this salad!

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces broccoli crowns, cut into large pieces.

  • 1 ½ cups chopped fresh parsley

  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

  • 1 cup chopped apple and/or pomegranate arils

  • Juice and zest of 1 lemon

  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • Salt and pepper

  • Chopped pistachios and sumac pepper, for serving

Directions

  1. Steam broccoli in a pot of simmering water fitted with a steamer basket until crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove broccoli and drain; let cool 20 minutes. Finely chop broccoli to create a rice-like texture and add to a large bowl.

  2. Add parsley, cilantro, apple and/or pomegranate arils, lemon juice and zest, and oil to bowl with broccoli and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste and sprinkle with pistachios and sumac before serving.

Originally appeared: Martha Stewart Living, September 2021
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