Description
This Broccoli Salad with Peanut Sauce is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines crunchy fresh vegetables with a creamy and tangy peanut dressing. Perfect for a light and healthy meal or a side dish at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad:
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets (chopped small)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
For the Peanut Sauce:
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1–2 tablespoons warm water (to thin)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, carrots, bell pepper, green onions, and cilantro.
- Pour the sauce over the salad and toss well to coat.
- Sprinkle with chopped peanuts and sesame seeds before serving.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, maple syrup, sesame oil, and garlic. Add water a little at a time until the sauce reaches a pourable consistency.
Notes
- This salad can be served immediately but tastes even better after chilling for 30 minutes.
- For added protein, stir in edamame or grilled chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Raw
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
