Hellooooo from this new mama! I got here house from the hospital after a tough supply craving something and every part nourishing for my physique. I might evaluate it to how you are feeling after coming house from a trip the place you’re off your routine and simply want one thing PACKED with veggies to gas and nourish you.

Now don’t get me improper, I really like a very good leafy inexperienced salad however is there something higher than a NON-LETTUCE salad that’s crunchy, flavorful and filled with a literal rainbow of greens? Nope.

At the moment, I’m again with one other easy, but extremely addicting broccoli salad recipe that may make you wish to run to the shop and refill on each single veggie accessible. GET READY TO EAT THE RAINBOW KIDS.

Thai broccoli salad substances

This attractive thai broccoli salad just isn’t solely lovely, nevertheless it contains loads of rainbow veggies that may keep crunchy all week lengthy. It’s tossed in candy & spicy peanut dressing that you just’re certain to make many times, and garnished with completely salty roasted cashews (even higher in the event that they’re honey roasted!) This broccoli salad is gluten & grain free, simply made vegan, and may simply be your new favourite lunch to meal prep. Right here’s what you’ll want:

For the salad:

• Broccoli
• Shredded crimson cabbage
• Shredded carrot
• Crimson bell pepper
• Contemporary cilantro
• Jalapeño
• Chickpeas

For the spicy peanut dressing:

Suggestions for making this chopped Thai broccoli salad

1. Chop your broccoli very finely. Sure, you’ll use uncooked broccoli for this salad — it’s scrumptious! For those who’re delicate to uncooked veggies like broccoli you’ll be able to be at liberty to provide it a fast blanch to make it a bit of bit simpler to digest, however I feel it’s good as is. The trick to this salad is to verify your broccoli is VERY finely chopped. Get wild with that knife and chop, chop, chop!
2. Be happy to regulate the sweetness & spiciness of the dressing. Personally, I desire only one tablespoon of honey (or maple syrup) and I really like a hearty pinch of cayenne, however you’ll be able to simply modify this based mostly in your preferences. I like to recommend tasting as you go when mixing the dressing. If you need it spicier or sweeter, simply modify seasonings as essential.
3. This recipe is nice for meal prep or feeding a crowd. I completely love making this through the week as a result of it retains effectively within the fridge, nevertheless it’s additionally good for events & gatherings! Abra and I noshed on all of it week lengthy after we examined it out. Be happy to double it for a crowd to make a yummy facet dish that everybody will love. I counsel leaving out the cashews till you’re able to serve.

The right way to retailer broccoli salad

As I discussed, this crunchy chopped Thai broccoli salad will get even higher over the course of some days because it marinates within the scrumptious, spicy peanut dressing. Retailer it in an hermetic container (or a couple of meal prep containers like these) for as much as 5 days and revel in all week lengthy. It’s additionally good for each events and meal prep, and you’ll simply make it the evening earlier than.

What to serve with this chopped Thai broccoli salad:

This Thai broccoli salad packs loads of protein, fiber & taste to eat by itself for lunch, nevertheless it additionally makes the proper facet dish for a celebration. Listed below are another scrumptious plant based mostly sides and mains that you could serve it with:

Thai Peanut Coconut Cauliflower Chickpea Curry

Vegan Butternut Squash Black Bean Enchiladas with Jalapeño Cashew Crema

Straightforward Vegan Mac and Cheese

Garlic Fingerling Potatoes

Therapeutic Thai Butternut Squash Lentil Soup (with a gradual cooker possibility!)

For those who’re not vegan or vegetarian, this recipe is scrumptious with easy hen breast on high (try these marinades for the proper inspo!) or as a facet to my well-known One Pan Ginger Hen Meatballs with Peanut Sauce.

See easy methods to make this Thai broccoli salad:

I hope you like this simple chopped Thai broccoli salad. For those who make it, please depart a remark beneath and charge the recipe — I actually recognize it! xo.

Spicy Cashew Thai Chickpea Broccoli Salad

Beautiful spicy cashew Thai chickpea broccoli salad made with colourful veggies like carrot, cabbage and bell pepper. This simple vegan Thai broccoli salad is tossed in a spicy peanut dressing and is filled with scrumptious, plant based mostly protein because of chickpeas!

• 1
  (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1
  medium head broccoli, VERY finely chopped into chunk sized items (3-Four cups FINELY diced)
• 2-3
  cups
  packed shredded crimson cabbage
• 1
  cup
  shredded carrots
• 1
  crimson bell pepper, diced
• ¼
  cup
  diced inexperienced onions (principally inexperienced half)
• 1
  jalapeno, seeded and finely diced
• half of
  cup
  chopped contemporary cilantro
• For the dressing:
• ¼
  cup
  pure creamy peanut butter
• 2 half of
  tablespoons
  low sodium gluten free soy sauce or coconut aminos
• 1
  tablespoon
  honey (or pure maple syrup)
• 1
  tablespoon
  rice vinegar
• 1
  tablespoon
  sesame oil (or sub olive oil)
• 1
  teaspoon
  contemporary grated ginger
• 1
  clove
  garlic, finely minced
• Optionally available: ¼ teaspoon crimson cayenne pepper
• 2
  tablespoons
  heat water, to skinny dressing
• To garnish:
• ½
  cup
  roasted cashew halves (honey roasted is yummy)

1. In a big bowl, add the chickpeas, finely chopped broccoli, shredded crimson cabbage, shredded carrots, crimson bell pepper, inexperienced onion, jalapeno and cilantro. Put aside.

2. Make the dressing by whisking collectively the next substances in a small bowl: peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, cayenne pepper and water. Drizzle over the salad and toss effectively to mix. Sprinkle roasted cashews on high and toss a couple of extra instances.

3. Serve instantly with a contemporary squeeze of lime juice or place within the fridge for later. Salad will hold effectively lined within the fridge for up 4-5 days. Serves 4.

Be happy to double the recipe for a crowd to make a yummy facet dish that everybody will love. I counsel leaving out the cashews till you’re able to serve. Salad will keep good for 3-5 days within the fridge.

Vitamin

Servings: Four servings

Serving dimension: 1 serving (based mostly on 4)

Energy: 402kcal

Fats: 21.5g

Saturated fats: 3.1g

Carbohydrates: 43.7g

Fiber: 9.9g

Sugar: 13.4g

Protein: 16.5g

Recipe by: Monique Volz // Formidable Kitchen | Pictures by: Eat Love Eats