Raw Broccoli Salad
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Raw Broccoli Salad
Description
The Raw Broccoli Salad features fresh broccoli florets complemented by sliced red onion and salted cashews for crunch. Golden raisins add a subtle sweetness, while toasted sesame seeds introduce a nutty note. The dressing is a blend of mayonnaise, seasoned rice vinegar, ground ginger, coriander, and white pepper, which coats the ingredients thoroughly for a creamy, tangy flavor. The salad is assembled by mixing the florets, onion, raisins, and cashews before adding the mayo dressing and chilling for at least an hour to develop flavor.
The salad's texture balances fresh crispness with creamy, slightly spicy notes from the dressing, making it distinct among broccoli salads. It can be served chilled as a side dish at gatherings or as a refreshing complement to heavier main courses. Preparing the ingredients separately and combining them shortly before serving helps preserve crunch and freshness.
Using fresh broccoli is important for the best texture and flavor. The recipe allows for substitutions like sweet yellow onion instead of red, or almonds and walnuts instead of cashews, though cashews are preferred. Raisins can be swapped for regular raisins or omitted depending on preference. Chilling the salad gives the dressing time to infuse the ingredients without losing the broccoli's crisp texture.
Ingredients
- 8 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 red onion sliced thin, approximately 1 cup
- 3/4 cup golden raisins
- 3/4 cup cashews salted
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds toasted
Mayo Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise approxomately 7.75 oz
- 5 teaspoons seasoned rice vinegar
- 1 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
Instructions
- Prep Mayo: In a small bowl, add all of the mayo dressing ingredients and whisk until well combined. Set aside.
- Assemble Salad: Add broccoli florets, onion, raisins, and cashews to a large bowl and mix. Add mayo dressing and mix well until it's all well combined.
- Chill: Cover and store in the fridge for at least 1 hour to chill before serving.
- Serve and Enjoy!
Notes
- Prepare the salad ingredients and mayo dressing separately, then combine about an hour before serving for best texture.
- Use fresh broccoli florets to maintain crispness and flavor.
- Optional substitutions include sweet yellow onion for red onion and almonds or walnuts instead of cashews.
- You may use regular raisins if golden raisins are not available, or leave them out if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 346 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 346kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14g | 82% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 212mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 500mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 586IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 82mg | 91% |
| Calcium | 79mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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