Fresh Broccoli with Peanut Dressing

A flavor-packed salad.  

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 4 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 1/2 piece of ginger, finely grated
  • 2 small heads of broccoli
  • 2 small cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 1 daikon or other radish, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons dried cherries
  • cilantro sprigs for serving (optional)
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl whisk together peanut butter, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, oil, ginger and 2 tablespoons of water until smooth. Add salt to taste.
  2. Slice broccoli stems into florets. Cut up larger florets into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Peel the stems and slice thinly.
  4. Combine the sliced stems and bite-sized florets, cucumbers, and daikon into a large bowl.
  5. Add oil and vinegar and toss to coat.
  6. Spread the peanut dressing onto your serving tray, plate or bowl.
  7. Lay broccoli mixture on top of peanut dressing.
  8. Top with cilantro and cherries, if using.