BY WHISKAFFAIR
Bring a medium-sized pot of water to boil over medium-high heat.
Add 1 teaspoon salt and broccoli florets to the boiling water. Press down the florets gently with a spatula.
While the broccoli is cooking, keep a large bowl full of ice-cold water ready.
Drain the water and transfer the broccoli to the bowl of ice water so the ice-cold water can stop the cooking. Let the broccoli rest in ice-cold water for 2 minutes. Then drain and set aside.
Mix the dressing ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
Add the salad ingredients including the blanched broccoli to the bowl and toss everything well.
Chill the salad for 1-2 hours and serve cold.