Description
Bang Bang Broccoli Salad is a vibrant, crunchy dish that transforms the mundane salad experience into a flavorful fiesta. With fresh broccoli, sweet bell peppers, and a creamy, spicy dressing, this salad is perfect for summer picnics or cozy winter dinners. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that will leave everyone asking for the recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- ½ cup chopped green onions
- ½ cup roasted unsalted peanuts
- ½ cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
- 2 tbsp Sriracha sauce (to taste)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Wash and cut the broccoli into bite-sized florets.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Sriracha sauce, lime juice, and honey until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine broccoli florets, red bell pepper, carrots, and green onions. Drizzle half of the dressing over the veggies.
- Toss gently to coat all vegetables in the dressing.
- Just before serving, sprinkle with roasted peanuts and drizzle remaining dressing if desired.
- For enhanced flavor, chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg