Broccoli Salad with Margarita Dressing

A quick salad that is made with raw broccoli, romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and a few other ingredients that marinate in a simple olive oil and lime dressing. Perfect way to use up all those cherry tomatoes in the garden.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 167 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons honey
• ¼ cup fresh lime juice
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 head broccoli, chopped
• 2 cups torn romaine lettuce
• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 small red onion, sliced
• 1 ½ cups sliced baby portobello mushrooms
• ¼ cup shredded white Cheddar cheese
• 1 ½ cups grape tomatoes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix broccoli, romaine lettuce, grape tomatoes, mushrooms, and red onion in a large bowl with a lid.

Step 2

Place olive oil, lime juice, honey, cilantro, cumin, salt, and black pepper in a blender; blend until smooth.

Step 3

Pour lime dressing over vegetables; toss to combine.

Step 4

Cover and refrigerate salad for at least 2 hours before topping with white Cheddar cheese and serving.