Broccoli Crunch Salad Recipe with Warm Chili Crisp Dressing

This broccoli crunch salad with warm chili crisp dressing is “the best thing that’s ever happened to broccoli!” Made with simple ingredients, the result is a spicy, sweet, and savory salad with an addicting crunch.

This Broccoli Crunch Salad is “the best thing that’s ever happened to broccoli,” as my husband declared. With chopped peanuts, golden raisins, cilantro, and a warm garlic-ginger chili crisp dressing, it’s spicy, sweet, savory, and totally addicting. It has great texture and the flavor gets even better with time, making this the perfect make-ahead side dish for family gatherings, summer picnics, or busy weeknights.

• 1 ½ pounds broccoli (about 1 bunch), finely chopped (peel and chop the stems too!), 6 cups chopped
• 1 small shallot, finely chopped
• ⅓ heaping cup roasted salted peanuts (or cashews), coarsely chopped
• ⅓ heaping cup golden raisins
• ⅓ cup finely chopped cilantro
• ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (6 tablespoons total)
• 2 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped ginger
• 3 tablespoons Sherry vinegar
• 2 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1-2 tablespoons chili crisp (well stirred)