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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Wash the broccoli thoroughly, then cut it into bite-sized florets. Peel and slice the stems thinly, if desired.
In a small bowl, whisk together sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
Peel and mince the garlic cloves finely or use a microplane to grate them directly into the dressing mixture. Stir well.
Thinly slice the green onions and set aside approximately half for garnish.
In a large bowl, add the broccoli florets and sliced stems. Toss with the dressing until the broccoli is evenly coated.
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.
Just before serving, sprinkle the salad with toasted sesame seeds, red chili flakes, and the reserved green onions.
Adjust seasoning to taste with additional salt or soy sauce, if needed, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
175 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.2 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 659 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.8 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.5 g | ||
| Protein | 4.6 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 86 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 463 mg | 10% | |
*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.
