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Healthy Calorie Deficit Broccoli Crunch Salad with Miso Dressing

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A crunchy, tangy, and satisfying salad featuring fresh broccoli and a nutty miso dressing, perfect for weight loss and calorie deficit diets.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups finely chopped fresh broccoli crowns
  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage
  • 1 medium carrot, grated
  • 2 stalks green onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup toasted almonds, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons white miso paste
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional)
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • 1–2 tablespoons water (to thin dressing)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Finely chop about 3 cups (approximately 300 grams) of fresh broccoli crowns into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Shred 1 cup (about 70 grams) of red cabbage and grate 1 medium carrot (about 60 grams). Combine in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Thinly slice 2 stalks of green onion and add to the bowl.
  4. Lightly toast 1/4 cup (about 30 grams) of sliced almonds in a dry pan over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until fragrant. Let cool, then chop roughly.
  5. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together 2 tablespoons (30 ml) white miso paste, 2 tablespoons (30 ml) rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon (15 ml) toasted sesame oil, 1 teaspoon (5 ml) honey or maple syrup, 1 teaspoon (5 grams) grated fresh ginger, and 1 small minced garlic clove. Add 1-2 tablespoons of water to thin the dressing to desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Add the broccoli, cabbage, carrot, green onions, toasted almonds, and 2 tablespoons (about 20 grams) sunflower seeds into the large mixing bowl. Pour the miso dressing over the salad and toss thoroughly to coat.
  7. Optional: Let the salad rest for 10 minutes before serving to soften the broccoli slightly and allow flavors to meld.

Notes

Finely chopping broccoli is key to absorb the dressing well without becoming mushy. Toast nuts to enhance flavor and crunch. Letting the salad rest for 10 minutes improves flavor melding but is optional. Adjust miso paste amount carefully as it is salty. Add a splash of lemon juice or extra sesame oil if salad feels dry. For vegan version, use maple syrup instead of honey. Substitute nuts or seeds as needed for allergies.

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