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Broccoli Salad with Couscous and Tahini Dressing

Course Dinner
Cuisine international
Keyword broccoli salad
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 3 to 4 servings
Author Erin Alderson

Ingredients

Broccoli

  • 1 lb broccoli florets and stems
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Pinch of salt

Salad

  • 1 cup whole wheat pearl couscous
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • ¼ cup almonds

Dressing

  • cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons tahini
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Water for thinning

Instructions

  • Heat your oven to 425˚F. Remove the stems, trim off about 1” from the base, and then peel the stems. Cut into roughly ½” cubes. Chop the florets into bite sized pieces then place both the florets and stems on a sheet tray. Toss with the olive oil and salt. Roast until tender, about 20 minutes.
  • While the broccoli is roasting. Combine the couscous with the broth in a pot. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook until the broth is absorbed and the couscous is tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let rest while finishing the rest of the recipe.
  • Combine the ingredients for the dressing in a bowl and whisk vigorously. Thin with water if needed, the dressing should be easily pourable- this will help it cover the couscous before it all soaks in.
  • Once everything is ready, toss the broccoli in a bowl along with the couscous, and the sliced almonds. Pour the dressing over and toss until everything is well combined.