Sesame-Soy Broccoli Slaw

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I love this salad in the summertime as a healthy alternative to potato salad and coleslaw. It’s also a nice change from the usual lettuce salad. I also like adding leftover grilled chicken or tofu to serve as an entrée on those nights when I don’t want to turn on the oven and heat up the kitchen.

One serving of broccoli slaw provides more than 50% of the vitamins A and C that you need each day. Comment below and tell me how you like it and any variations you like

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

·         3 cups broccoli slaw (I use Trader Joe’s or Dole 12 oz. bag)

·         2 cups shredded carrots

·         1 cup chopped English cucumber

·         2 green onions, chopped

·         ¼ cup minced cilantro

·         ¼ cup toasted slivered almonds (Trader Joe’s are the best!)

·         ¼ cup Sesame-Soy Dressing (see ingredients below)

BROCCOLI SLAW INGREDIENTS

BROCCOLI SLAW INGREDIENTS

Dressing:

·         1/3 cup lite soy sauce

·         2 Tablespoons rice vinegar

·         2 Tablespoons olive oil

·         1 teaspoon sesame oil

·         2 teaspoons honey

·         1 clove garlic, minced (optional)

·         1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger or a pinch of ground ginger

Preparation:

1.      Combine all dressing ingredients in a container with a lid, such as a mason jar or other salad dressing bottle. Shake for 15 – 20 seconds and set aside.

2.      In a medium bowl combine broccoli slaw, carrots, cucumber, green onions, cilantro and almonds. Stir to combine.

3.      Drizzle ¼ cup of dressing over vegetables and toss to coat. Once plated, sprinkle each serving with a few slivered almonds.

4. Refrigerate remaining dressing in an airtight container for up to one week.*

Makes 6 servings.

BROCCOLI SLAW W. SLIVERED ALMONDS

BROCCOLI SLAW W. SLIVERED ALMONDS

Nutrition Information:

70 Calories,  3.5g Total Fat, 0g Saturated Fat, 0g Trans Fat,  0mg Cholesterol,  100mg Sodium,  28mg Potassium, 7g Total Carbohydrate, 4g Sugar, 1g Dietary Fiber, 2g Protein

*NOTE: Use leftover sesame-soy dressing on salad or as a marinade for grilling vegetables or chicken.

Disclosure: I do not received compensation for any of the products mentioned in this post.