Broccoli Crunch Salad
Enjoy a healthier spin on on a classic with this broccoli crunch salad
We’ve all had broccoli salad before. Traditionally drenched in a thick mayo-based dressing, it’s definitely not what I would consider a “healthy” every day option. But I really love broccoli and I eat a lot of healthy salads. So, I took it upon myself to recreate a classic healthy and delicious enough for every day at home enjoyment.
Why You’ll Love It
Broccoli is a highly undervalued salad base that is packed with vitamins, minerals and bioactive compounds, which all help to increase immune response and reduce inflammation. Little known fact, 1 cup of broccoli has as much vitamin C as an orange! It’s also a great source of calcium, iron, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folate and vitamins A, B6, B12, D, E and K
Though it’s most often prepared by steaming, boiling or roasting, broccoli actually loses the majority of its nutrients when cooked. So eating it raw, like in this salad, is a great way to ensure that you’re receiving as many of the nutrients mentioned above
This salad is so simple, while also incredibly fresh and satisfying. The crunch and texture adds a layer of dimension not often found in salads and the prep is minimal
Edamame is a fantastic source of plant protein and a great alternative to meat when looking for a plant-based meal
It’s great as a bulk meal prep item and one that has become a regular at our house come lazy Sunday afternoons. It’s colorful, flavorful and a bit more substantial than your average healthy salad. Full disclosure: you won’t find mayonnaise or bacon in this recipe. But you will find heaps of plant-based protein and a creamy tahini dressing that makes it all worthwhile! As always, play around with ingredients according to preference and availability.
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Recipe Cost Breakdown
2 heads broccoli: $5.98
2 cups coarsely shredded carrot: $0.48
1 red pepper: $3
½ red onion: $0.24
2 stalks green onion: $0.54
1 bag shelled edamame: $2.76
½ cup roasted peanuts: $0.83
½ cup dried cranberries: $0.66
For the dressing
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil: $0.99
¼ cup tahini: $1.49
3 tbsp lemon juice: $0.48
2 tbsp maple syrup: $0.87
1 clove garlic: $0.06
2 tbsp Dijon mustard: $0.16
Total Cost: $18.54
What You’ll Need
Ingredients
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| 2 heads broccoli, finely chopped | |
| 2 cups coarsely shredded carrot | |
| 1 red pepper, finely chopped | |
| ½ red onion, finely diced | |
| 2 stalks green onion, finely chopped | |
| 1 bag shelled edamame, cooked according to package instructions | |
| ½ cup roasted peanuts, chopped | |
| ½ cup dried cranberries |
For the dressing
| ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil | |
| ¼ cup tahini | |
| 3 tbsp lemon juice | |
| 2 tbsp pure maple syrup | |
| 1 garlic clove, minced | |
| 1 tbsp dijon mustard | |
| 1 tsp salt |
