Broccoli Stalk Salad Recipes

Steps:

• Peel and discard the stalks dark-green exterior, reserving any leaves. Thinly slice the stalks. Arrange them on a plate with the leaves, then drizzle with soy sauce and sesame oil. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.

Steps:

• Peel the broccoli stalks, then cut lengthwise into thin slices using a mandoline. In a bowl, toss together the broccoli, almonds, bacon, carrots, onions and goji berries. In a blender, combine the maple syrup, mustard, shallots, vinegar, oil, pepper and salt until smooth. Add the vinaigrette to the salad and toss to coat.

Steps:

• Rinse the sliced shallot under cold water and transfer to a large bowl.
• Cut the stalks away from the broccoli heads. Using a knife or vegetable peeler, remove the fibrous outer layer of the stalks so its light green insides emerge; compost or discard the outer layer. Thinly slice the stalks crosswise, then thinly slice the heads into bite-size pieces. (A mix of shapes and sizes adds texture to the salad, so chop up the broccoli a few ways; there's no one right way to go about it.) Transfer to the large bowl as you go, then transfer any loose bits from the cutting board to the bowl.
• Season the broccoli generously with salt and pepper, then add the almonds, pickled peppers, olives, oil, vinegar and provolone. Toss vigorously with a spoon until everything is combined and the broccoli is shiny with oil.
• Taste and adjust seasonings with salt, pepper, oil and vinegar as needed. Let sit at least 10 minutes before serving. The salad improves with age as its flavors meld, and it can be refrigerated for up to 4 days. Before serving, bring to room temperature and adjust salt, pepper, oil and vinegar to taste, as flavors change in the fridge.