Broccoli Peanut Salad

Transform your veggie side dish game with this vibrant and flavor-packed Broccoli Peanut Salad! Bursting with wholesome ingredients like crunchy broccoli florets, sweet shredded carrots, and crisp red bell peppers, this salad is elevated with a creamy, tangy peanut dressing made from Greek yogurt, peanut butter, and a touch of soy sauce and honey. Roasted peanuts and fresh cilantro add irresistible texture and freshness to every bite. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this no-cook recipe comes together in just 15 minutes and can be served chilled or at room temperature. Whether you're looking for a healthy lunch option or a crowd-pleasing side for potlucks, this Broccoli Peanut Salad is an easy, nutritious, and utterly delicious choice!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Broccoli florets
• 1 large, shredded Carrot
• 1 medium, diced Red bell pepper
• 0.5 small, finely chopped Red onion
• 0.5 cup Roasted peanuts
• 0.25 cup, chopped Cilantro
• 0.5 cup Plain Greek yogurt
• 0.25 cup Creamy peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 1 clove, minced Garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon, grated Ginger
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons (optional, for thinning the dressing) Water

Directions

Step 1

Wash and thoroughly dry the broccoli florets, then chop them into smaller, bite-sized pieces.

Step 2

Place the broccoli florets, shredded carrot, diced red bell pepper, and chopped red onion into a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, salt, and black pepper until smooth. If the dressing is too thick, add water one tablespoon at a time until it reaches your desired consistency.

Step 4

Pour the peanut dressing over the vegetables in the mixing bowl and toss well to ensure everything is coated evenly.

Step 5

Add the roasted peanuts and chopped cilantro to the salad and gently stir to combine.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.

Step 7

Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 15-30 minutes to let the flavors meld, or serve immediately if preferred.

Step 8

Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy your crunchy, tangy Broccoli Peanut Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	972.3 grams (972.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1140

Total Fat 71.10g	91%
Saturated Fat 13.50g	68%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.30g
Cholesterol 12mg	4%
Sodium 2205mg	96%
Total Carbohydrate 84.80g	31%
Dietary Fiber 25.50g	91%
Total Sugars 43.70g
Protein 66.00g	132%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 458mg	35%
Iron 7mg	39%
Potassium 1742mg	37%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.5%

Protein: 21.2%

Carbs: 27.3%