Charred Broccoli Salad with Sardines, Pickled Shallot, and Mint

Name: Charred Broccoli Salad With Sardines, Pickled Shallot, and Mint Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 small shallot, sliced crosswise, then separated into rings; Red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 pound broccoli, stems trimmed and florets cut into thin stalks; Kosher salt; 1 (4-ounce) tin sardines in olive oil, drained; Fresh mint leaves, for garnish

A simple salad made from charred broccoli florets, olive oil–packed canned sardines, quick-pickled shallot, and fresh mint.

Easiest Summer Ever: Charred Broccoli and Sardine Salad

Charred Broccoli Salad with Sardines, Pickled Shallot, and Mint

Prep 5 mins

Cook 0 mins

Active 30 mins

Soaking Time 15 mins

Total 20 mins

Serves 4 servings

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1 small shallot, sliced crosswise, then separated into rings
Red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound broccoli, stems trimmed and florets cut into thin stalks
Kosher salt
1 (4-ounce) tin sardines in olive oil, drained
Fresh mint leaves, for garnish

In a small bowl, pour enough vinegar over shallot to just cover and let stand for at least 15 and up to 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large cast iron skillet over high heat until smoking. Working in batches to avoid crowding the pan, add broccoli florets, season with salt, and cook until charred on first side, about 2 minutes. Turn broccoli and char other side. Transfer to a plate or baking sheet to cool. Repeat with remaining broccoli.
In serving bowls, arrange broccoli with sardines, pickled shallot, and mint leaves, seasoning with salt as needed. Serve.

Special Equipment

Cast iron skillet

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Easiest Summer Ever: Charred Broccoli and Sardine Salad

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
145	Calories
7g	Fat
12g	Carbs
10g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories	145
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g	9%
Saturated Fat 1g	5%
Cholesterol 40mg	13%
Sodium 294mg	13%
Total Carbohydrate 12g	4%
Dietary Fiber 4g	16%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 10g
Vitamin C 75mg	377%
Calcium 164mg	13%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 521mg	11%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.