Sesame Broccoli Salad

Fragrant sesame adds toasty flavor to a classic veggie salad. Add this recipe to your meal prep! Also: how to blanch broccoli

recipe originally published May 13, 2010

 

 

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Broccoli Salad Recipe

I am sharing an all time favorite side dish. Are you eye rolling - I realize I say nearly everything is my favorite. I really do mean it each time I say it?

This quick and easy, 6 ingredient recipe has fantastic crunch and crowd pleasing flavor. It is a year round staple in our house, and is a recipe that anyone can make and everyone loves.

The next time you’re craving great flavor and freshness, or need a dish for a potluck, make this Sesame Broccoli Salad. It’s a crunchy, healthy, and super tasty dish you will crave.

 

How To Blanch Broccoli

Blanching vegetables is a quick cooking method that retains nutrients. A quick blanch in boiling water also softens the broccoli just a bit, and brightens the green color. While I personally love raw broccoli salads, I know some do not. Blanched broccoli still has a crunchy snap, just a bit softer.

Blanching broccoli could not be easier, and takes only a couple steps:

• Have an ice bath ready
• Bring water to boil
• Boil broccoli for a short time
• Drain broccoli
• Plunge into ice bath to stop cooking

 

 

Meal prep broccoli salad recipe

This is definitely a favorite meal prep recipe I make for the week. I’ll make a double batch and I enjoy broccoli salad with lunches and dinner sides.

My rule of leftovers is 3-4 days for maximum flavor and freshness. This recipe will last a week in the fridge, in a container with a sealing lid.

 

Vegan Side Dish Recipes

• Vegan Creamed Spinach
• Ginger Brussels Sprouts
• Buffalo Cauliflower
• Lemon Piccata Potato Salad
• Hawaiian Mac Salad
• Mango Edamame Quinoa Salad

 

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Yield: 8 servings

Sesame Broccoli Salad

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fragrant sesame brings toasty flavor to a classic veggie side dish. add this fresh sesame broccoli salad recipe to your meal prep this week! also: how to blanch broccoli

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 pound broccoli (4 small heads)
• 1 large carrot, stemmed and peeled
• ¼ cup cashew cream (or vegan mayonnaise)
• 2 tablespoons plain plant milk (almond, oat)
• 1-2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Remove the broccoli stalks (save for juicing / smoothies). Chop broccoli into small trees / bite size pieces.
2. Grate carrot. Set aside.
3. Blanch the broccoli:
4. Add broccoli to large pot. Add enough water to cover broccoli. Over high heat, bring water to a boil. Using tongs or a fork, make sure broccoli is completely submerged in boiling water.
5. While you wait for the broccoli to come to a boil, fill a large bowl with ice. Add cold water to the ice. This is the ice bath for the broccoli.
6. Remove broccoli after one minute of boiling. Carefully drain broccoli, and transfer immediately to ice bath to stop cooking.
7. Once broccoli is cool, drain from ice bath and pat dry. Set aside.
8. In a large mixing bowl, combine cashew cream / mayonnaise, milk, sesame oil, maple syrup, and salt. Whisk together until smooth.
9. Add broccoli and carrots to sesame oil sauce, folding to coat broccoli completely. Add salt to taste.
10. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

dairy, egg, soy and gluten free, vegan recipe

How To Blanch Broccoli

Blanching vegetables is a quick cooking method that retains nutrients. A quick blanch in boiling water also softens the broccoli just a bit, and brightens the green color. While I personally love raw broccoli salads, I know some do not. Blanched broccoli still has a crunchy snap, just a bit softer.

Blanching broccoli could not be easier, and takes only a couple steps:

• Have an ice bath ready
• Bring water to boil
• Boil broccoli for a short time
• Drain broccoli
• Plunge into ice bath to stop cooking

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 98Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 159mgCarbohydrates: 7gNet Carbohydrates: 2gFiber: 2gSugar: 3gProtein: 2g

nutrition calculations results vary by calculator, are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to replace medical advice or treatment.

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