Asian Colorful Broccoli Salad Recipe

Name: Asian Colorful Broccoli Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons soy sauce, sodium reduced; 2 cloves garlic crushed, minced; 2 teaspoons ginger fresh grated; 1 teaspoon chinese hot mustard; 1/2 cup rice vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 each scallions, spring or green onions finely minced; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 1/2 cup canola oil or peanut oil; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 1 1/2 cups carrots peeled and thinly sliced; 1 1/2 cups sweet red bell peppers thinly sliced into strips; 3 pounds broccoli florets; 6 ounces water chestnuts drained, sliced; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds toasted; 4 ounces wonton wrappers about 10 wrappers

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons soy sauce, sodium reduced
2 cloves garlic crushed, minced
2 teaspoons ginger fresh grated
1 teaspoon chinese hot mustard
1/2 cup rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 each scallions, spring or green onions finely minced
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 cup canola oil or peanut oil
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 1/2 cups carrots peeled and thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups sweet red bell peppers thinly sliced into strips
3 pounds broccoli florets
6 ounces water chestnuts drained, sliced
1 tablespoon sesame seeds toasted
4 ounces wonton wrappers about 10 wrappers

1
In a medium bowl mix the soy sauce, garlic, ginger, green onions, mustard, rice wine vinegar, crushed red pepper, and salt.
2
Whisk to blend.
3
While continuing to whisk, gradually add the peanut or canola oil and sesame oil until emulsified.
4
Add the carrots and bell peppers and toss.
5
Cover and refrigerate overnight to allow the flavors to blend and penetrate into the carrots and peppers.
6
The next day steam the broccoli florets until just tender.
7
Add the remaining ingredients except the wontons, toss gently and allow to chill.
8
Before serving.
9
Cut the wonton wrappers into thin strips.
10
Gently fry, stirring to separate the wonton strips until crispy.
11
Top the salad with the crispy wonton strips and serve.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons soy sauce, sodium reduced, 2 cloves garlic crushed, minced, 2 teaspoons ginger fresh grated, 1 teaspoon chinese hot mustard, and more.

Yes, Asian Colorful Broccoli Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Asian Colorful Broccoli Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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