Raw Asian Broccoli Salad Recipe
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This Chinese-inspired raw Asian broccoli salad makes a very filling and nutritious meal!
I’ve been meaning to do a salad like this for a very long time. But for some reason, it was just one of those recipes that always intimidated me. I didn’t think I could get the flavors just right (for my liking, anyway). Asian flavors have always been a little tough for me. So many of them include the use of sugar and items that I don’t usually buy. But I finally found a way, and I think you’re going to love this one!

Even though I’ve loosened up just a bit on the Paleo-style eating plan, this one fits the guidelines nicely. It’s gluten-free, vegetarian, and meat-eaters can always add chicken for a nicely balanced meal. This salad is a great way to get a big serving of veggies in for the day. And we all know how important those veggies are!
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Raw Asian Broccoli Salad
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- ½ head broccoli (grated)
- 1 large carrot (grated)
- 1 large cucumber (grated)
Dressing Ingredients
- 2 tbsp. almond butter
- 2 tbsp. coconut aminos (or soy sauce)
- 2 tbsp. white vinegar
- 2 tbsp. honey (to taste)
- 1 tbsp. sesame seeds (or add to your liking)
- water (enough to get a nice dressing consistency)
Instructions
- Combine the vegetables together in a large mixing bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients, EXCEPT for the water.
- Allow the dressing to sit for 15-20 minutes. It will thicken. Stir in small amounts of water until you get the dressing consistency you like best.
- Combine and serve.
You are reading my mind. I just talked to my husband last night about a slaw recipe. I had seen one that had a Vidalia vinegrette in the store that was being sampled. It wasn’t clean so I thought I should try to make it myself. This is a start on the Asian side.
Can’t wait to try it.
I hope you enjoy it! 🙂
This sounds delicious! A nice healthy alternative to steamed broccoli everyday! I think I might toss in some almond slivers too. 🙂
Enjoy!
Oohh!! This looks delish! Are coconut aminos any different than regular Braggs aminos?
Alexandra – Yes, braggs is made from soy. Coconut aminos are made from coconut.
Yum, can’t wait to try it!
I suppose I could sub peanut butter??
Sure!
Yum this salad looks really good. Love the use of nut butter in the dressing
Looks good! I will have to try it soon.
I know you are saying equal parts but are we talking tablespoons, 1/4 cup, 1/2 c? Just to give me an idea?
Depends on how big you want your salad. For 1 person, you’d probably be fine with 1/2 cup of each.
Made this tonight w/spinach leaves and all the leftover veggies and chicken we had on hand and this was amazing !!!
Niki – Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
hi, is it possible to get the grated consistency using a food processor? thanks!
Wendy – If you have the grater attachment, yes.
great thanks!
Had this for lunch today. I mixed in some shredded rotisserie chicken. The dressing is amazing.
Clare – Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
My family loved it! the only thing I added sliced beef strips….awesome lunch. Thanks.
Jennifer – My pleasure!
I found that using an equal portion of soy sauce makes it too salty. If you’re using soy sauce, use half of a portion and add a little bit extra in until you get the flavor you want, otherwise the salty soy flavor masks the rest of the flavors a bit too much.
Also, consider adding a dash of ginger. It was quite nice 🙂
Ashley – Thanks for the feedback! 🙂
Do you recommend using a mandolin?
Jen – Anything that makes the job easier gets my vote! I just didn’t own one at the time.