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White bowl of Asian broccoli salad with cashews.

Asian Broccoli Salad Recipe

Contributor: Christine Pittman

This Asian Broccoli Salad is a side dish the whole family will love. And with no cooking required, it might become your new favorite.

  • Author: Christine Pittman
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Rest Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Mix
  • Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

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  • 3 Tbsp. sweet chili sauce
  • 2 Tbsp. sesame oil*
  • 2 Tbsp. rice wine vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil
  • 1/4 tsp. ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 2 large heads fresh broccoli, about 24 oz.
  • 1/2 cup chopped roasted, salted cashews
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onion
  • 1 (8 oz.) can sliced water chestnuts, drained well, roughly chopped

Instructions

  1. In a large serving bowl whisk together chili sauce, sesame oil, vinegar, ginger, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
  2. Remove broccoli florets from stalks, break into bite-sized pieces. Transfer to bowl with chili sauce mixture.
  3. Using a vegetable peeler, peel away tough, woody exterior of broccoli stalks. Slice stalks into ¼-inch rounds and transfer to bowl with broccoli florets.
  4. Add cashews, green onion, and water chestnuts. Toss until broccoli is well coated in dressing.
  5. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

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Notes

*You can use a neutral-tasting oil like vegetable or grapeseed oil in place of the regular sesame oil. The toasted sesame oil adds lot of flavor and should not be skipped.