Tahini Broccoli Salad

5 steps

Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 23:54:46 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories156.2 kcal (8%)

Total Fat8 g (11%)

Carbs15.9 g (6%)

Sugars2.7 g (3%)

Protein9.3 g (19%)

Sodium1827.4 mg (91%)

Fiber4.6 g (17%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

0 servings

1 headbroccoli

1 inchginger

1 Tbsprice vinegar

2 Tbspsoy sauce

1Jalapeno

finely chopped, optional

1 Tbsptahini

Instructions

Step 1

Prepare broccoli. Remove stems and cut into small, bite sized florets.

Step 2

Bring a pot of water to the boil. Add Salt. Cook the broccoli in the boiling water for 2-3 minutes. Remove the broccoli with a slotted spoon and plunge into the bowl of iced water. Drain excess water.

Step 3

Tahini Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together minced garlic and ginger with rice vinegar and soy sauce. If you want this to be spicy, add optional chopped Jalapeno. Set aside for about 5 minutes to allow the garlic and ginger to mellow. Add tahini and optional cracked black pepper. Stir well to mix.

Step 4

Add the tahini dressing to broccoli. Toss to coat. Add chopped green onion

Step 5

Serve it over a bed of fresh mixed greens with your choice of protein or as a side dish to any main meal you are having.