Fresh Broccoli with Peanut Dressing

A flavor-packed salad.  

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Ingredients

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