With broccoli’s high levels of antioxidants, anti-inflammatory and pro-detoxification compounds, easy-to-absorb calcium and soluble and insoluble fiber, it’s definitely a vegetable you want to be eating more of-and I’m not talking just the usual side of steamed broccoli. It’s also a great base for super-tasty meals like this salad.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 1 hr 15 min |
| Prep: | 20 min |
| Inactive: | 20 min |
| Cook: | 35 min |
| Yield: | 2 servings |
Ingredients
- 3 medium heads broccoli, stems removed and heads cut into florets (about 1 1/2 pounds total)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Sea salt
- 1 cup julienned carrots
- 1 cup julienned daikon
- 3 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions
- 2 tablespoons unrefined sesame oil
- 1 large clove garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 red jalapeno, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons brown rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons tamari
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds, plus more for garnish
Instructions
- Roast the broccoli: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Add the broccoli florets, oil and a large pinch of salt to a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Toss to combine, and spread out in a single layer. Roast for 20 minutes, stir and continue roasting until broccoli is browning, 10 minutes more. Remove from the oven, and set aside to cool.
- Make the dressing: Warm the unrefined sesame oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and jalapeno, and cook until garlic is golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a small bowl, and add the vinegar, tamari, toasted sesame oil and sesame seeds. Stir well to combine.
- Assemble the salad: Add the roasted broccoli, carrots, daikon and scallions to a large bowl, and toss to combine. Divide between 2 bowls, and drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 218 calorie |
| Total Fat | 16 grams |
| Saturated Fat | 2 grams |
| Cholesterol | 0 milligrams |
| Sodium | 311 milligrams |
| Carbohydrates | 15 grams |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 grams |
| Protein | 6 grams |
| Sugar | 4 grams |