This Broccoli Salad with Sesame Dressing is a vibrant, nutrient-dense dish, packed with a variety of vegetables, healthy fats from sesame seeds, and a flavorful roasted sesame dressing. It's ideal as a light meal or side dish, delivering a balance of vitamins, minerals, fibre, and healthy fats. A complete meal in itself that keeps you full for longer.
Nutritional Benefits:
- Broccoli: Rich in vitamins C, K, and A, as well as fibre, which supports digestion and boosts immunity.
- Beetroot: Packed with antioxidants, fibre, and nitrates that help improve blood flow and lower blood pressure.
- Cabbage: A great source of vitamin C, fibre, and beneficial plant compounds that support heart health and digestion.
- Carrots: High in beta-carotene (vitamin A) for eye health and immune support.
- Sesame Seeds: Provide healthy fats, including omega-6 fatty acids, along with calcium, iron, and magnesium.
- 1/2 cup broccoli florets (steamed)
- 1/4 medium beetroot (grated or julienned)
- 1/4 cup green cabbage (shredded and boiled)
- 1/4 cup carrot (shredded)
- 1 tsp white sesame seeds (roasted)
- 1 tsp black sesame seeds (roasted)
- 1 tbsp Kewpie salad dressing roasted sesame
- lemon juice (as per tolerance)
- 2 tsp olive oil
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 22g34%
- Total Carbohydrate 17.2g6%
- Dietary Fiber 9g36%
- Protein 5.2g11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.