Easy Vegan Broccoli Salad Recipe
A creamy, crunchy, zesty vegan broccoli salad with a tangy dressing. A great side dish to make and bring to any gathering! This healthy salad is dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan!
Servings: 1 -2 servings
Ingredients
Dressing
- 2 tbsp miso paste use a soy-free miso if necessary
- juice of 1/2 a fresh lime
- 1/2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp cashew butter or tahini, or similar neutral nut/seed butter
- 1/2 tsp ginger powder
- water as needed
Salad
- 1-2 cups blanched broccoli
- 1/2 cup bean sprouts
- 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
- handful toasted cashews for garnish
Optional
- chili and sesame seeds for garnish
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil in dressing
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients until smooth and emulsified. Add water as needed to thin to reach desired consistency.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss broccoli, bean sprouts and quinoa with dressing until evenly coated. Use a light hand so as not to crush the quinoa. Top with cashews for garnish, and additional seeds!
- See, I told ya it was easy : )
Notes
Secrets to Success
- The thing I love about this vegan side dish is that it’s easily customizable to add additional raw vegetables and toppings if desired. Red onion, green onions, sunflower seeds, dried fruit like golden raisins or dried cranberries. Feel free to add additional ingredients as you desire! Play around, get creative, and see what you like!
- You could add a bit of maple syrup to the dressing for added sweetness if you’re looking for a sweet and savory sort of dish.