Raw Broccoli Salad
This Raw Broccoli Salad combines fresh broccoli florets with thinly sliced red onion, golden raisins, salted cashews, and toasted sesame seeds, all coated in a creamy mayonnaise-based dressing spiced with rice vinegar, ground ginger, coriander, and white pepper. The mix offers a balance of crunchy textures from the broccoli and nuts, sweetness from the raisins, and a tangy-spiced creaminess from the dressing. Chilling it before serving allows the flavors to meld, making it an appealing option for a make-ahead side dish or potluck contribution.
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
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 346
% 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.