Chinese-Style Broccoli Salad

Barely cooked broccoli is tossed with soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil and a bit of sugar. Sprinkle on pumpkin seeds for a bit of texture and bite. Wonderful cold or warm.

• Calories: 188 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
• 2 heads fresh broccoli

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Separate broccoli into bite-sized florets. Peel tough skin off stem and quarter it into 2 inch pieces cut slantwise.

Step 2

Bring 2 1/2 quarts water, 2 tablespoons oil and 1 tablespoon salt to boil. Add broccoli and boil quickly for 1 minute; plunge into cold water to set color; drain and place on platter or in a bowl.

Step 3

In a small bowl combine soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and sugar. Pour mixture over broccoli, toss. This salad can be served hot or cold, your choice!