Our broccoli crunch salad recipe transforms basic veggies right into a tasty, tangy, healthy meal you can make in minutes.

A healthy meal needn't be bland and boring. The important thing to sneaking more veggies to your diet? Make sure they are taste good! Our broccoli crunch salad recipe does exactly that, combining immunity boosting broccoli and vitamin-rich carrots inside a mouthwatering sauce that's as delicious because it is nutritious.

Why You’ll Love This Broccoli Crunch Salad

Simple ingredients. You likely curently have most the necessary ingredients for this recipe in your own home. It's easy to make, too – all you have to do is chop the broccoli into bite size pieces and toss everything together in a bowl.

Flavorful sauce. I really like tahini, and mixing it along with apple cider vinegar treatment and maple syrup infuses these vegetables having a lovely sweet and tangy flavor.

A satisfying texture. As the sauce does soften the broccoli up a bit, don't be concerned – it still maintains its satisfying crunch.

Making Vegetables Tasty

If your goal is to warm up to veggies this season, focus on creating flavors that may help you get looking forward to eating them. Here are three tips:

• Go beyond salt and pepper. While pepper and salt make the perfect start, think about adding other spices to amp in the flavor. Try smoked paprika for smokiness or fresh herbs like dill or chives to embellish up meals.
• Find fun ways to cook them. That you can do much more than steam vegetables. Sauté these questions pan with fresh garlic and ginger. Grill or braise them. Simmer in soups. There are endless ways to bring the flavors to life.
• Incorporate veggies into meals. Go rogue and throw in broccoli or a bell pepper or two with your favorite saucy dishes. Or, blend a cup of spinach in a smoothie to make them taste more like a dessert. You'll completely forget you're well on your way for your daily dose of veggies.

Broccoli Crunch Salad Recipe (Serves 4)

Ingredients

• 3 cups broccoli florets, chopped into small pieces (about 1-2 heads of broccoli)
• 1/4 cup sunflower seeds, roasted and salted
• 1/2 cup shredded carrot
• 1/4 red onion, finely minced
• 1-1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 3 tbsp tahini
• 2 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp of salt, plus much more to taste
• 3-4 tbsp water

Instructions

1. In a little bowl, combine the tahini, apple cider vinegar, mustard, syrup, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and water. Whisk together until smooth. When the mixture is simply too thick, add in 1-2 more tablespoons of water at any given time until you reach your required consistency.
2. In a large mixing bowl, add broccoli, carrots, onion, and sunflower seeds.
3. Give the ingredients a great mix until combined.
4. Pour the dressing over the broccoli mix and toss until veggies are fully coated.
5. Place a cover over your bowl and put within the fridge for at least an hour to melt everything just a little – then enjoy!