Garlicky Sesame Cured Broccoli Salad
Transform your everyday broccoli into a bold and flavorful dish with this Garlicky Sesame Cured Broccoli Salad. This no-cook recipe combines crisp broccoli florets and tender stems with a savory-sweet sesame dressing infused with minced garlic, soy sauce, and a touch of honey for balance. A quick curing process allows the broccoli to soak up the tangy richness of rice vinegar and sesame oil, while crunchy toasted sesame seeds, vibrant green onions, and a hint of chili flakes bring texture and heat to every bite. Perfect as a light side dish or a refreshing make-ahead addition to your meal prep routine, this Asian-inspired broccoli salad is as versatile as it is delicious. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a healthy, flavor-forward option that’s sure to impress.
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Ingredients
- 500 grams broccoli
- 3 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1.5 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 large garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 0.5 teaspoons red chili flakes
- 2 stalks green onion
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash the broccoli thoroughly, then cut it into bite-sized florets. Peel and slice the stems thinly, if desired.
Step 2
In a small bowl, whisk together sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
Step 3
Peel and mince the garlic cloves finely or use a microplane to grate them directly into the dressing mixture. Stir well.
Step 4
Thinly slice the green onions and set aside approximately half for garnish.
Step 5
In a large bowl, add the broccoli florets and sliced stems. Toss with the dressing until the broccoli is evenly coated.
Step 6
Let the broccoli sit at room temperature for 15 minutes to absorb the flavors or refrigerate for up to 2 hours for a more intense cure.
Step 7
Just before serving, sprinkle the salad with toasted sesame seeds, red chili flakes, and the reserved green onions.
Step 8
Adjust seasoning to taste with additional salt or soy sauce, if needed, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (662.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 691.6 |
| Total Fat 47.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 6.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 17.6g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2843.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 50.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 13.8g | |
| Protein 18.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 371.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1869.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories