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Don't just eat broccoli florets. We'll show you how to eat the broccoli stems too! Make this raw Broccoli Stalk Salad recipe using the bottom half of this superfood. It's healthy and delicious.
Make Roasted Broccoli with Sesame Dressing the first night, save the stalks and make this healthy broccoli salad the next day.
Since it only takes a few ingredients and less than 15 minutes to make, what do you have to lose?
That was my thinking when I began experimenting.
In thisThai Beef Stir Fryrecipe, broccoli stalks areshavedinto "ribbons."The noodle-like vegetable peelings sauteed in olive oil are absolutelydelightful. They're tender with a very mild broccoli taste.
But do broccoli stems really need to be cooked?
After all, raw broccoli florets are often paired with hummus and I'm a big fan of broccoli slaw.
Yep! Raw broccoli stems are definitely edible...and tasty! We use them in the broccoli "rice" for Broccoli Muffins too!
How to Make Broccoli Stalk Salad
Start by cutting the florets from the stems and setting them aside for another recipe. I generally end up with 3 broccoli stems to work with.
Cut the stalks in half and then in half again.
Use a vegetable peeler to make ribbons. When I get to the knotty outside part, I stop.
Combine broccoli ribbons, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a bowl. Toss to thoroughly coat. Top with feta cheese or leave this off for vegan and paleo versions of this Broccoli Stem Salad.
Enjoy this broccoli stem salad right away. Or, you can wait a bit. I find that marinating the broccoli noodles a little while doesn't hurt a thing and may even make it better!
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Raw Broccoli Stalk Salad with Feta Cheese
This raw Broccoli Stalk Salad has just 4 ingredients and is ready in minutes. Don't just eat the florets. We'll show you how to eat the broccoli stems too in this quick and easy recipe.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 head of broccoli generally 3 stalks to yield about 3 cups of ribbons
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese leave off for vegan version
Instructions
To prepare broccoli ribbons, cut florets from stalks so that you end up with a log shaped stalk. (Set aside florets for another use.)
Cut log in half (and then cut the halves in half.)
Lay cut logs on a cutting board with the smooth side up and use a vegetable peeler to make "ribbons" stopping before you get to the tough outer layer.
Place broccoli ribbons in serving bowl and toss with olive oil and lime juice.
Season with salt and pepper.
Top with feta cheese, if using
Notes
Adapted from Epicurious.
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Nutrition
Calories: 79kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 127mg | Potassium: 215mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 465IU | Vitamin C: 61.5mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 0.6mg
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Sandi
I love this idea to use the stalks. What a great way to prevent food waste!!Reply
Marjory
Absolutely! No need to compost the stems!
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Jenn
The ribbons are beyond brilliant! They're perfectly thin and refreshing like this - love it!Reply
Marjory
See AlsoIncredible Basil Pesto RecipeThanks for your comment. So glad you like them!
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Angela |Mind Over Batter
Oh, I love eating the broccoli stalks! Sooo delicious! I love this salad. Simple, tasty, and has feta!
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Anita
What a great idea! Almost looks like pasta, which makes it even more enticing!
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Lana@NeverEnoughThyme
What a lovely way to use an often under utilized part of the broccoli. Very nice!
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Karissa | Sweet as a Cookie
Genius! This is perfect!
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valmg @ From Val's Kitchen
You know the stalks are my favorite part, not the florets! Love this idea, pondering how it would taste with cheddar.
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Melanie
Not only is this lovely to look at, it's nutritious too. Looks like a winning recipe to make for my family. Thanks!
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Lauren Kelly Nutrition
I love that you used the stalk! I need to try this, I always throw it away!
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foodwanderings
Ooh broccoli stalks can be so tender and sweet. I love how you shaved them into ribbons.
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The Food Hunter
oh I can't wait to try this...never thought to eat the stalk like this
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Martha @ A Family Feast
I've always preferred eating the stalks (it's a texture thing) - and this is another way to enjoy it!
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Deanna Segrave-Daly (@tspbasil)
LOVE this because a) less waste b) the broccoli stalks rock and c) so simple - great recipe 🙂
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Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes
I don't even like broccoli and this still looks so good to me!! I would love to try this 🙂
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Kimberly
I am always looking for ways to use up broccoli stalks, and this looks and sounds perfect!
Thanks so much for sharing!
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Kim (Feed Me, Seymour)
A perfect way to use up those stalks!
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Nutmeg Nanny
I LOVE that you used the stalk in this recipe! It's great that it won't go to waste.
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