Broccoli salad with orange
Description
A simple dish to prepare. This salad seems especially healthy in spring and autumn, when the body lacks vitamins. As is well known, broccoli is a rich source of vitamins and minerals, and the same applies to oranges. Together, they make a wonderful vitamin-rich vegetarian salad, dressed with a delicious sauce. Serve chilled.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. The combination of flavors in this salad may seem unusual and inappropriate at first glance, but that's not the case. The salad's key component is the sauce made from yogurt and mustard. So, take one medium head of broccoli.
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Step 2
2. Break it into florets and place in boiling water (the water should be slightly salted).
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Step 3
3. Boil the florets until cooked (about 10 minutes), then drain in a colander. Let the excess liquid drain off, and in the meantime, prepare the orange.
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Step 4
4. Thoroughly wash the orange and grate the zest from it.
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Step 5
5. Place the zest in a pan, adding a little water and sugar. Simmer until the water has completely evaporated.
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Step 6
6. The orange itself should be separated into segments, removing all the membranes.
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Step 7
7. Squeeze out the juice, add yogurt and a tablespoon of Dijon mustard. Mix everything together – this will be our sauce.
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Step 8
8. Peel the second part of the orange, remove the membranes, and cut into small cubes. Add cooked cabbage and olives to the plate.
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Step 9
9. Pour the prepared sauce over everything, add the fried peel, and season with salt and pepper to taste. That's it, the salad is ready!