Broccolini Salad with Mushrooms and Ginger Sesame Dressing Recipe
A vibrant and flavorful Broccolini Salad with Mushrooms featuring sautéed broccolini and mushrooms tossed with a tangy, slightly sweet Asian-inspired dressing. Perfect as a light lunch or a delicious side dish that combines fresh vegetables with savory pine nuts and a hint of chili heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 whole garlic clove
- 1½ tbsp olive oil, divided
- 2 bunches broccolini
- 300 g mushrooms (Portobello and Swiss brown), sliced
- 1 red chili, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp pine nuts
Salad Dressing
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp mirin
- 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
Instructions
- Prepare the Garlic and Broccolini: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the whole garlic clove and sauté briefly until fragrant. Add the broccolini and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp and bright green, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the garlic clove before serving.
- Sauté the Mushrooms: In the same skillet, add the remaining ½ tbsp olive oil. Add the sliced Portobello and Swiss brown mushrooms, cooking until they release their moisture and turn golden brown, about 6-8 minutes.
- Toast the Pine Nuts: In a small dry pan over medium heat, toast the pine nuts, stirring frequently, until they are golden and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. Set aside.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, mirin, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, and grated ginger until the sugar is dissolved and the dressing is well combined.
- Combine Salad Components: In a large mixing bowl, toss the sautéed broccolini, mushrooms, toasted pine nuts, and sliced red chili with the prepared dressing until everything is evenly coated.
- Serve: Plate the salad immediately or chill briefly before serving to enhance the flavors. Enjoy as a light meal or side dish.
Notes
- You can substitute broccolini with baby broccoli or regular broccoli florets if broccolini is unavailable.
- Adjust the amount of red chili to your preferred spice level or omit it for a milder salad.
- Mirin adds a mild sweetness and depth, but if unavailable, you can substitute with a mix of sake and sugar or additional brown sugar.
- For a nuttier flavor, you can lightly toast the mushrooms along with a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 1 day.
