Vegan Warm Broccoli Crunch Salad with Balsamic Tahini Dressing

Just because it is now fall, does not mean we have to give up on delicious salad recipes. I love fall salads, especially when they incorporate a mix of cooked and raw ingredients. This Vegan Warm Broccoli Crunch Salad with Balsamic Tahini Dressing is perfect for fall and so delicious.

This salad pairs warm cooked broccoli with crunchy elements like pistachios, chickpeas and celery. I also added in farro for extra texture and nutrients. This salad is quickly becoming my favorite. Since it doesn't have any lettuce it won't get soggy.

For another yummy baked salad recipe try my baked cabbage salad with carrots.

Let's get into the recipe.

Why you'll love this recipe

• It is vegan, plant based and dairy free.
• It easy to make and ready in about 30 minutes.
• It is higher in protein thanks to the farro and chickpeas.
• It is healthy for you and high in fiber.
• Thanks to the warm elements it is perfect for fall.
• Since this is a no lettuce salad recipe it won't get soggy!

What ingredients do I need to make a broccoli crunch salad?

• broccoli
• chickpeas
• oil
• salt
• pepper
• garlic powder
• olive oil
• balsamic
• maple syrup
• tahini
• garlic
• miso
• celery
• parsley
• farro
• pistachios

Instructions to make this no lettuce and high protein broccoli salad

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Toss chickpeas and broccoli in oil, salt and pepper. Add to a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Bake for 30-35 minutes.
3. Add all dressing ingredients to a bowl and mix until fully combined.
4. Add cooked broccoli and chickpeas to a bowl along with the remaining salad ingredients. Pour over dressing and toss together all ingredients until everything is fully immersed in dressing.

Storage instructions

Since this broccoli salad does not have any lettuce it can be stored in your fridge mixed with dressing and not get soggy. I recommend storing the leftovers in a sealed container in your fridge for 3-4 days.

Substitutions for broccoli crunch salad with pistachios

• Pistachios - can be subbed with walnuts, almonds, pumpkin seeds (any nut or seed works)
• Chickpeas - can be subbed with another bean
• Celery - can be subbed with carrots

Recipe FAQ

Recipe Pro-Tips

A good quality balsamic vinegar makes all the difference in the dressing, try to get one that is sourced from Italy.

A good tahini will make the sauce. I recommend using Soom Foods Tahini.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 28 minutes mins

Course dinner

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Calories 564 kcal

Ingredients

  

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Roasted Broccoli and Chickpeas

• 4 small heads broccoli - cut into small florets
• 1 can chickpeas - drained
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic pepper

Dressing

• ½ cup olive oil
• ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup
• 2 tablespoon tahini
• 1 garlic clove - minced
• 1 tablespoon miso can sub with soy sauce or omit
• salt/pepper to taste if you use soy sauce or miso you probably won't need salt

Other salad ingredients

• 4 stalks celery - finely chopped
• 1 bunch parsley - finely chopped
• 1 cup cooked farro
• 1 cup shelled pistachios i used raw salted, use your favorite flavor

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Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Toss chickpeas and broccoli in oil, salt and pepper. Add to a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Bake for 30-35 minutes.
• Add all dressing ingredients to a bowl and mix until fully combined.
• Add cooked broccoli and chickpeas to a bowl along with the remaining salad ingredients. Pour over dressing and toss together all ingredients until everything is fully immersed in dressing.

Notes

This makes 3-4 servings of salad.

Nutrition

Calories: 564kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 19gFat: 52gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gMonounsaturated Fat: 31gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 1147mgPotassium: 1178mgFiber: 15gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1300IUVitamin C: 139mgCalcium: 188mgIron: 5mg

Keyword broccoli crunch salad, warm broccoli salad

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