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Asian Broccoli Salad Recipe

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4.8 from 78 reviews

This refreshing Asian Broccoli Salad combines crisp broccoli florets and tender stalks with a flavorful sweet chili and sesame dressing. Enhanced with crunchy roasted cashews, sliced green onions, and water chestnuts, this salad offers a delightful mix of textures and vibrant flavors perfect for a light lunch or a side dish at any meal.

Ingredients

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Dressing

  • 3 Tbsp. sweet chili sauce
  • 2 Tbsp. sesame oil
  • 2 Tbsp. rice wine vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil
  • ¼ tsp. ground ginger
  • ½ tsp. salt

Salad

  • 2 large heads fresh broccoli, about 24 oz.
  • ½ cup chopped roasted, salted cashews
  • ½ cup thinly sliced green onion
  • 1 (8 oz.) can sliced water chestnuts, drained well, roughly chopped

Instructions

  1. Make the dressing: In a large serving bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, toasted sesame oil, ground ginger, and salt until fully combined and smooth.
  2. Prepare broccoli florets: Remove broccoli florets from stalks and break them into bite-sized pieces. Add these florets into the bowl with the dressing.
  3. Prep broccoli stalks: Using a vegetable peeler, peel away the tough, woody outer layer of the broccoli stalks. Slice the peeled stalks into ¼-inch rounds and add to the bowl with the florets.
  4. Add crunchy ingredients: Toss in the chopped roasted cashews, thinly sliced green onion, and roughly chopped, well-drained water chestnuts. Mix thoroughly so the broccoli is evenly coated with the dressing and ingredients are well combined.
  5. Let flavors meld: Allow the salad to stand for 15 minutes at room temperature before serving to let the dressing absorb and flavors develop.

Notes

  • Ensure to peel broccoli stalks as the outer layer can be tough and fibrous; the inner stalk is tender and flavorful.
  • For extra crunch, you can toast the cashews lightly if desired.
  • This salad can be prepared a few hours ahead and chilled, but add water chestnuts right before serving to maintain their crispness.
  • Adjust sweet chili sauce amount for preferred spice and sweetness level.

Keywords: Asian broccoli salad, broccoli recipe, healthy salad, vegetarian salad, sweet chili dressing, crunchy broccoli salad

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