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Healthy High-Protein Broccoli Crunch Salad Recipe with Easy Tahini Dressing

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A quick, nourishing broccoli salad packed with protein, crunchy nuts, and a creamy tahini dressing. Perfect for meal prep and a healthy, satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups broccoli florets (about 300g), chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup canned chickpeas (240ml), drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup sliced or slivered almonds (about 60g), lightly roasted
  • 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • For the tahini dressing:
  • 1/3 cup tahini (80g)
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
  • 3–4 tablespoons water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Wash and chop about 4 cups (300g) of broccoli florets into bite-sized pieces. Dice 1 medium red bell pepper and finely chop 1/4 cup of red onion. Set aside.
  2. Rinse and drain 1 cup (240ml) canned chickpeas thoroughly under cold water and drain well.
  3. Heat a small skillet over medium-low heat. Add 1/2 cup sliced almonds and 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds. Toast, stirring frequently, for 3-5 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned. Remove from heat and let cool.
  4. In a blender or food processor, combine 1/3 cup (80g) tahini, 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Blend until smooth. Gradually add 3-4 tablespoons water to reach a pourable consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped broccoli, red bell pepper, red onion, chickpeas, toasted almonds, sunflower seeds, and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley.
  6. Pour the tahini dressing over the salad and toss gently but thoroughly until everything is evenly coated.
  7. Taste for seasoning and add more salt, lemon juice, or pepper if desired. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.

Notes

Use fresh broccoli for best crunch. Toast nuts and seeds carefully on low heat to avoid burning. Adjust tahini dressing thickness with water to preference. Salad tastes best after chilling for at least 15 minutes. Can substitute almonds with walnuts and sunflower seeds with pumpkin seeds. For vegan version, use maple syrup instead of honey.

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