{"id":27929,"date":"2021-04-29T00:12:37","date_gmt":"2021-04-29T07:12:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/?p=27929"},"modified":"2021-04-28T23:33:04","modified_gmt":"2021-04-29T06:33:04","slug":"the-best-broccoli-salad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/the-best-broccoli-salad\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Sesame Soy Broccoli Salad"},"content":{"rendered":"

When you\u2019re trying to eat healthier but want something more substantial than a leafy green salad, broccoli salad is there for you.<\/strong> I love the crunch and heft of broccoli, especially when it\u2019s cut up into bite size spoonable pieces.<\/p>\n

Some people aren\u2019t 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.<\/p>\n

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<\/a> for sweetness, almonds for a nutty counter point; and a sweet and tangy soy-rice vinegar-sesame dressing.<\/p>\n

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What is broccoli salad<\/h2>\n

A super hearty, filling salad full of fresh crisp raw broccoli plus a bunch of other delicious things tossed in a sweet and tangy dressing. Broccoli salad is perfect because unlike a lot of other salads, it actually gets better when it\u2019s made ahead of time. This makes it perfect for meal prep and bbqs. I especially love THIS broccoli salad because unlike a lot of the broccoli salads out there it\u2019s not mayonnaise or cream based making it last longer and keep better. Plus, it\u2019s healthier!<\/p>\n

Can you eat broccoli raw?<\/h2>\n

Yes! You can absolutely eat broccoli raw.<\/p>\n

What about broccoli stems?<\/h2>\n

You can eat broccoli stems. In fact, they are delicious. Just use a peeler to peel off the outsides and then trim the stalks into small 1\/4\u201d-1\/2\u201d cubes.<\/p>\n

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How to cut broccoli for broccoli salad<\/h2>\n
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  1. Give your broccoli a good wash<\/strong> under running water then shake it off and dry it.<\/li>\n
  2. Trim off any leaves<\/strong> on the stalks and cut off the very bottom of the stalk.<\/li>\n
  3. Trim off the florets<\/strong> into small, bite sized pieces.<\/li>\n
  4. Peel the outer edges<\/strong> of the stem and discard and chop the stem into the same size pieces as the florets.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    How to make broccoli salad<\/h2>\n
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    1. Wash and chop.<\/strong> Give your broccoli a good wash and cut it into tiny bite size florets and drain well.<\/li>\n
    2. Whisk.<\/strong> In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, oil, toasted sesame oil<\/a>, a pinch of sugar, and pepper to taste.<\/li>\n
    3. Toss.<\/strong> Toss the broccoli, along with diced red onions, raisins, and almonds in the dressing.<\/li>\n
    4. Chill.<\/strong> Enjoy right away or chill. Finish with toasted sesame seeds before eating!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      How to customize broccoli salad<\/h2>\n

      Feel free to add in any sort of hearty vegetables, seeds, nuts, or dried fruits like:<\/p>\n