This creamy Tahini Broccoli Salad is a flavorful and easy way to mix up a classic salad recipe! This is Broccoli Salad is perfect for any occasion and ready in just 15 minutes.
This Easy Broccoli Salad with Tahini Dressing is a balanced, high-protein meal all by itself. Make it ahead for dinner, or pack it for lunch. You can also refrigerate this salad and enjoy it for up to 4 days.
Practical, healthy, and delicious, this chopped broccoli salad has it all. Chickpeas and tahini pack in protein and fiber, almonds add a delicious crunch, and there is a welcomed hint of sweetness from the dried cranberries to bring it all together. A creamy, crunchy and delectable meal.
Hope you enjoy it!
Ali
EASY BROCCOLI SALAD
6
servings15
minutes10
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kcalIngredients
2 medium heads broccoli raw, cut into florets (about 10 cups)
30 ounces chickpeas (2 15-ounce cans) drained and rinsed
2 large bell peppers small dice
4 green onions thinly sliced
⅔ cup sliced almonds or slivered, toasted (optional)
¼ cup dried cranberries or tart cherries
10 large mint leaves chopped
½ cup minced parsley
- For the oil-free tahini dressing:
⅔ cup tahini
2 ½ tablespoons tamari or soy sauce (preferably low sodium)
4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice plus more to taste (about 1 large lemon)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (optional)
2 large garlic cloves
2 tablespoons maple syrup or to taste
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Directions
- Rice the florets: Place the broccoli florets in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until the broccoli resembles grains of rice (about 3 to 4 times). Transfer them to a large bowl.
- Make the dressing: In a medium bowl, mix the tahini, tamari, lemon juice, and Dijon (if using). Grate the garlic into the bowl using a microplane or fine grater. Add maple syrup to taste. Add water until the desired consistency (about one-half cup). Season with salt, pepper, and more lemon juice to taste.
- Mix to combine: Transfer the chickpeas, peppers, green onion, almonds, dried cranberries, mint, and parsley to the bowl with the broccoli. Add the desired amount of dressing and stir to combine.
