Broccoli Salad With Peanuts and Tahini-Lime Dressing

Name: Broccoli Salad With Peanuts and Tahini-Lime Dressing
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds broccoli (see Tip); 3/4 cup thinly sliced scallions, white and green parts (3 to 5 scallions); 1/2 cup lightly salted peanuts, finely chopped; 1/3 cup tahini; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes); 1/4 cup toasted sesame oil; 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari; 2 teaspoons honey or agave; 1 garlic clove, finely grated; A few dashes of hot sauce, plus more to taste; 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro or mint

By Lidey Heuck

Published July 17, 2020

Broccoli Salad With Peanuts and Tahini-Lime Dressing — Bryan Gardner for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Barrett Washburne.

Total Time: 20 minutes, plus 15 minutes’ marinating
Rating: 4(2,903)
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Broccoli stalks, often overlooked or tossed in favor of the florets, take center-stage in this summer picnic salad. While many broccoli slaws are made with mayonnaise-based dressings, this one is inspired by the bright flavors of Thai cuisine, and uses sesame oil, lime juice, salted peanuts, scallions and a dash of hot sauce for heat. (Garnish the slaw with fresh Thai basil, if you like.) Tossed with a creamy vegan tahini-lime dressing, the broccoli softens just enough to lose that raw broccoli flavor without giving up any of its satisfying crunch. A food processor or Mandoline makes quick work of the stems, but with a little bit of patience, a good knife does the trick, too. Finally, this salad is best the day it’s made, though its components can be prepared in advance to save time.

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Ingredients

Yield:6 to 8 servings

2pounds broccoli (see Tip)
¾cup thinly sliced scallions, white and green parts (3 to 5 scallions)
½cup lightly salted peanuts, finely chopped
⅓cup tahini
¼cup fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
¼cup toasted sesame oil
2tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
2teaspoons honey or agave
1garlic clove, finely grated
A few dashes of hot sauce, plus more to taste
⅓cup chopped fresh cilantro or mint

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Preparation

Step 1
Trim the broccoli stalks and peel them to remove the tough outer layer. Cut off the florets, leaving as much of the stalk as possible intact, and set the florets aside. Using the shredding or julienne blade of a food processor, a mandoline or a sharp knife, julienne the stems and place them in a large bowl.
Step 2
Finely chop or julienne the florets and add them to the bowl, along with the scallions and peanuts.
Step 3
In a small bowl or glass measuring cup, combine the tahini, lime juice, sesame oil, soy sauce, honey, garlic and hot sauce and whisk until smooth. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss thoroughly to coat. Set aside at room temperature for at least 15 minutes, tossing occasionally, to allow the broccoli to soften slightly.
Step 4
Just before serving, add the fresh herbs and toss well. (You can refrigerate for up to 8 hours before serving.)

Tip

When shopping, avoid broccoli “crowns.” For this salad, you want plenty of stems, too.

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Comments

Liz4 years ago

Just came to say that the Ginger Lime chicken that everyone is raving about calls for the zest of 2 limes, and this recipe calls for the juice of 2 limes (and I have 2 limes in my fridge). Win win!

Laura4 years ago

This is an easy, delicious recipe. I made it exactly as written. I was in a time-crunch, so I bought a few bags of broccoli slaw (12 oz each) and then cut small florets from one broccoli crown. This recipe makes more than enough dressing for that much slaw. Will definitely put it into my summer side salad rotation.

Lynda Spiegel4 years ago

I had a lot of cauliflower so i used it instead of broccoli. Delicious....

Anna Stambo2 weeks ago

Delish! To make into a full meal I added tofu, cabbage, and carrot.

Julia B2 months ago

I used maple syrup instead of honey and chipotle salsa

Susan9 months ago

This was a tedious recipe to peel broccoli stalks, and julienne them, to learn that I’m really not a fan of tahini :( Followed the recipe to a T, but the dressing was not good.

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