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When you’re trying to eat healthier but want something more substantial than a leafy green salad, broccoli salad is there for you. I love the crunch and heft of broccoli, especially when it’s cut up into bite size spoonable pieces.

Some people aren’t into raw broccoli, but I love it! I always go for the raw broccoli on those vegetable platters that seem to be at every potluck/party you go to.

This is a simple broccoli salad: you have the bulk of it, raw broccoli; crunchy red onions for a bit of acidity and raw crunch, craisins for sweetness, almonds for a nutty counter point; and a sweet and tangy soy-rice vinegar-sesame dressing.

Make it for dinner and eat it with a spoon. So satisfying.

Sesame Soy Broccoli Salad
serves 2-4
prep time: 10 minutes
active time: 5 minutes
total time: 15 minutes

Dressing

• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  
• 1 tablespoon neutral oil
  
• 1/2 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  
• 1/2 tablespoon sugar
  
• pepper, to taste

Salad

• 1 small head broccoli, about 3 cups chopped
  
• 1/4 red onion, diced
  
• 1/4 cup craisins
  
• 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
  
• sesame seeds, to finish

Whisk the dressing ingredients together in a large bowl, then add the remaining ingredients and toss well. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Sprinkle on some sesame seeds and enjoy!

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