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Sesame Broccoli Salad

By Alice Colin

3.9

(51)

An easy side dish with a bit of Asian flavor.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 6

Ingredients

2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons oriental sesame oil
2 tablespoons honey
12 cups broccoli florets (from 2 large bunches)
1/2 cup sesame seeds

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Whisk soy sauce, vinegar, oil and honey in large bowl until blended. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

    Step 2

    Steam broccoli florets until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Cool.

    Step 3

    Stir sesame seeds in heavy large skillet over medium heat until golden, about 5 minutes. Transfer to small bowl; cool.

    Step 4

    Mix broccoli and half of sesame seeds into dressing. Let marinate at room temperature at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours, tossing occasionally. Transfer broccoli to platter. Pour dressing over. Sprinkle with remaining sesame seeds.

TagsSaladBroccoli/BroccoliniVegetableSideDinnerNut FreeGluten FreeDairy FreeVegetarianQuickEasyMake AheadSteamBon Appétit
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