Sesame Broccoli Salad

Elevate your side dish game with this Sesame Broccoli Salad, a vibrant, nutrient-packed recipe that’s as delicious as it is easy to prepare. Featuring tender, blanched broccoli florets, sweet shredded carrots, and crisp red bell peppers, this salad gets its irresistible flavor from a zesty sesame-ginger dressing made with soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and a hint of honey. Toasted sesame seeds and crunchy green onions add the perfect finishing touch, making this salad a delightful combination of textures and flavors. Ready in just 20 minutes, this fresh and versatile dish is perfect for meal prep, healthy lunches, or as a colorful companion to any main course. Serve it chilled to let the flavors meld, and watch this Sesame Broccoli Salad become your new go-to recipe!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 1 large carrot
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
• 2 stalks green onions
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1 small garlic clove
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the broccoli: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets and blanch them for 2 minutes. Drain and immediately transfer the broccoli to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Once cooled, drain thoroughly and set aside.

Step 2

Prepare the vegetables: Peel the carrot and shred it into thin strips using a grater or julienne peeler. Thinly slice the red bell pepper and chop the green onions into small slices.

Step 3

Toast the sesame seeds: In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the sesame seeds until golden and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Stir frequently to prevent burning, then set aside.

Step 4

Make the dressing: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic (finely chop or use a garlic press), salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 5

Assemble the salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the blanched broccoli, shredded carrot, sliced red bell pepper, and chopped green onions. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss until evenly coated.

Step 6

Garnish and serve: Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the salad and give it a light toss. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy your Sesame Broccoli Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(717.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	584.5

Total Fat 35.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2477.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 57.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.5g	0%
Total Sugars 29.2g
Protein 22.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 377.8mg	0%
Iron 7.3mg	0%
Potassium 768.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.2%

Protein: 14.0%

Carbs: 35.8%