You guys, it’s terrible.
I haven’t posted in an entire week.
Because of an odd cocktail of reasons, including (but not limited to) Jonathan’s crazy clinical schedules, a certain very active toddler, my job hunt, and the weather (for lighting/photography purposes), I have found less than ideal amounts of time each day to devote to cooking, picture-snapping, and writing (the longest part of the process for me).
But let me tell you, crisp broccoli + crunchy cucumber + sweet, sour, and salty Asian flavors = well-worth-the-wait amazingness.
Here’s the super complicated process:
Toss all of your ingredients into a big bowl–broccoli, cucumbers, sesame seeds, almonds, onions…you get the idea.
Pour your blended-up dressing over the top….
And mix it up.
Presto! Vegan yumminess at its finest. ;)
Vegan Asian-style Broccoli Cucumber Salad
Ingredients
For the Dressing:
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves fresh garlic
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 1/4 tablespoon soy sauce or Bragg’s liquid aminos
- 1 1/2 teaspoon pure cane sugar or sweetener of your choice
- 1 teaspoon fresh or ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum (optional)
For the Salad:
- 5 cups fresh broccoli florets gently packed
- 2 cups sliced Cucumber
- 1/4 cup diced green onion
- 2-3 tablespoons minced red onion
- 1 1/2 tablespoon roasted sesame seeds
- 1 1/2 tablespoon sliced almonds
Instructions
- Make your dressing first.
For the Dressing:
- Place all dressing ingredients in a blender and blend on high until smooth.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator before serving with your salad.
For the Salad:
- Rinse broccoli with water and remove any tough stems to form bite-sized broccoli florets. Gently pack these into cup measurements–for 5 cups total. Place broccoli florets in medium mixing bowl. Now add sliced cucumber, green onion, red onion, sesame seeds, and sliced alond to mixing bowl. Toss gently to combine.
- Now add salad dressing to your broccoli salad–as much or as little as you like. Toss to combine.
- Sprinkle a few sesame seeds, almonds, and green onions on top for garnish, if desired, and serve chilled.
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Oh my god… this sauce is delicious!! It’s one of the best I’ve EVER eaten (today with millet and broccoli). Just looooove it!
Is the sesame oil supposed to be teaspoons? I put in 1 tablespoon and it seems like too much.