Asian Broccoli Salad

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Ingredients:

Sauce Ingredients:

• ¼ cup smooth peanut butter
• 1 tbs. rice vinegar
• 1 tbs. low sodium tamari
• 1 tbs. maple syrup
• 1 tsp. sesame oil
• 2-3 tbs. hot water, as needed to thin the sauce

Salad Ingredients:

• 1 large broccoli, cut into bite sized florets
• 2 cups shelled edamame
• 1 large shallot (green onion), thinly sliced
• 1 large red pepper, diced
• ½ cup unsalted peanuts
• Sesame seeds, for garnish

Directions:
The Sauce:
Whisk the peanut butter, rice vinegar, tamari, maple syrup and sesame oil together until combined. Add the hot water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached and set aside.

The Salad:
Add the broccoli to a large pot of boiling water and cook for 30 seconds. Place in a colander, rinse under cold water in order to stop the cooking process and drain well. As an alternative, you can place the broccoli in a glass bowl and microwave for a minute or two.

Put the broccoli, edamame, shallots and diced peppers in a large serving bowl. Toss with the peanut sauce, use as needed. Sprinkle the salad with peanuts and sesame seeds and serve at room temperature.