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charred broccoli & avocado salad with toasted sesame dressing

Name: charred broccoli & avocado salad with toasted sesame dressing
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 2 cups broccoli florets; 1 avocado, sliced; Juice of 1 lemon; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 tbsp sesame seeds

👨‍🍳 Chefy Tip: Add the lemon juice before the avocado — the acid stabilizes the surface and keeps the color. Dress the salad, then let it sit 10 minutes. Everything pulls together in that time.

Serves

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Difficulty

Easy

Cost

Moderate

Calories

220

Carbs

18g

Protein

Fat

16g

Flavor Profile

🥦 Smoky and earthy from the charred broccoli

🥑 Rich and creamy from the avocado

🍋 Bright and tangy from the lemon dressing

🍯 Nutty and savory from the toasted sesame

🌱 Fresh and fragrant from the cilantro

Ingredients

🥦 2 cups broccoli florets

🥑 1 avocado, sliced

🍋 Juice of 1 lemon

🧴 2 tbsp olive oil

🌿 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

🍯 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil

🧂 Salt and pepper to taste

🍯 1 tbsp sesame seeds

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Instructions

Heat a pan over medium-high heat and char the broccoli florets for 5-7 minutes, flipping occasionally, until slightly crispy and charred.

Whisk together olive oil, sesame oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.

Combine charred broccoli, sliced avocado, and cilantro in a large bowl. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat.

Top with sesame seeds and serve immediately.

🧬 Food Science

Broccoli is a powerhouse of antioxidants, which protect cells from oxidative stress and contribute to cancer prevention. Avocados, rich in monounsaturated fats, are great for heart health and support healthy skin and joints.

Pair It

🥂 Pair with a chilled green tea or sparkling water.

🍽️ Pair with a quinoa salad or roasted sweet potatoes.