Peanut Broccoli Salad Recipes

BROCCOLI PEANUT SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar and lemon juice.
• Chill for an hour or two.
• In a large bowl, combine broccoli, raisins, peanuts, onions and bacon.
• Add the dressing mixture; toss to coat.

SPICY THAI BROCCOLI SALAD WITH PEANUT DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk together all ingredients and set aside.
• Prepare the broccoli by boiling for 3 minutes until bright green. Remove from boiling water and add to an ice water bath to stop cooking. Remove from water bath and add to a large bowl with shredded cabbage, scallions, cilantro, and sliced chilis.
• Pour peanut dressing over salad - NOTE - you may not need all the dressing. Try the salad using 1/2 the dressing, and then add more as needed.
• Toss the salad well and top with salted peanuts and additional chilis.
• Serve immediately. Leftovers can be stored in refrigerator for up to 3 days.

PASTA SALAD WITH BROCCOLI AND PEANUTS

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Drain, and rinse under cold water; set aside.
• Meanwhile, trim 1 inch from the stem end of broccoli stalks. Using a vegetable peeler or paring knife, peel outer layer of stalks; thinly slice crosswise. Separate florets into bite-size pieces.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium.Add pepper flakes, broccoli, and 3/4 cup water; cover and cook until broccoli is crisp-tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Uncover and cook until liquid has evaporated and broccoli is tender, 2 to 4 minutes.
• In a large bowl, whisk together remaining 2 tablespoons oil, vinegar, peanut butter, and soy sauce until smooth. Add cooled pasta, broccoli, scallions, and peanuts; toss to combine. Serve immediately, or refrigerate and serve chilled.

BROCCOLI SALAD WITH PEANUTS AND TAHINI-LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• 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.
• Finely chop or julienne the florets and add them to the bowl, along with the scallions and peanuts.
• 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.
• Just before serving, add the fresh herbs and toss well. (You can refrigerate for up to 8 hours before serving.)