Broccoli Crunch Salad (Printable)

Crunchy broccoli, cabbage, and edamame tossed in a zesty Asian-inspired dressing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 4 cups broccoli florets, chopped into bite-sized pieces
02 - 1 cup purple cabbage, shredded
03 - 1 cup carrots, shredded
04 - 1 cup edamame, shelled
05 - 1/2 cup green onions, sliced
06 - 1/4 cup bell pepper, thinly sliced

→ Toppings

07 - 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

→ Dressing

08 - 3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
09 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
10 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
11 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
12 - 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
13 - 1 teaspoon ginger, freshly grated

# How to Make It:

01 - Chop broccoli florets into bite-sized pieces. Finely shred purple cabbage and carrots. Thinly slice bell pepper and green onions.
02 - If using frozen edamame, cook according to package instructions, then cool and shell.
03 - In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast sesame seeds for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant. Set aside.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey or maple syrup, garlic, and ginger until smooth.
05 - In a large mixing bowl, combine broccoli, cabbage, carrots, edamame, green onions, and bell pepper. Pour dressing over vegetables and toss until evenly coated.
06 - Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the salad. Toss gently and serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 2 days for enhanced flavor.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It stays crisp for days, making it the perfect salad to prep on Sunday and actually enjoy Wednesday.
  • The dressing tastes restaurant-quality but comes together in the time it takes to toast sesame seeds.
  • You can throw in whatever vegetables you have on hand and it somehow always turns out better than expected.
02 -
  • Don't dress the salad hours in advance unless you actually want it soft—the acid breaks down the vegetables if given too much time.
  • Fresh garlic and ginger make a real difference here, so resist the urge to use jarred versions even if it feels faster.
03 -
  • Toast your sesame seeds right before starting—that fresh warmth and aroma is half the appeal.
  • Don't skip the ginger; it's what separates this from basic vegetable salads and makes people ask for your recipe.
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