Summer Broccoli Salad

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

A vibrant summer broccoli salad combining crisp broccoli, crunchy celery, sweet onion, and savory olives, dressed with mayonnaise and lemon juice — perfect for picnics and gatherings.

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Ingredients

  • 1 medium bunch broccoli
  • 1 cup celery, chopped
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 3 eggs, hard-cooked and chopped
  • 1 (2 oz.) jar stuffed olives
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup mayonnaise

Instructions

  1. Parboil broccoli in salted water until tender-crisp.
  2. Cool and drain the broccoli thoroughly.
  3. Chop the broccoli into 1/2-inch lengths.
  4. Mix the chopped broccoli, chopped celery, chopped onion, chopped eggs, stuffed olives, lemon juice, and mayonnaise in a bowl.
  5. Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Serve on a bed of lettuce.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

396 kcal 20% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.6g 7% DV
Total Fat 28.7g 37% DV
Carbs 33.5g 12% DV
Fiber 2.4g 9% DV
Sugar 2.6g 5% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 764mg 33% DV
Potassium 344mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 47.8mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 9.1mg 10% DV
Calcium 117mg 9% DV
Iron 1.2mg 7% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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