Name: Broccoli Carrot Teriyaki Salad
Cook time: 1 min
Total time: 1 min
Ingredients: 2 cups chopped broccoli; 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil; ¼ cup rice vinegar; ¼ cup gluten-free tamari or soy sauce; 2 tbsp real maple syrup; 1 tbsp 3 medium cloves garlic, minced; 3 tbsp grated fresh ginger; ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes; 2 cups 6 carrots, peeled and shredded; ½ cup arame, soaked in a little water for 5 minutes and drained, optional; 3 scallions, thinly sliced; 1 cup toasted slivered almonds; ¼ cup sesame seeds

Simple ingredients can often yield the best results in the kitchen. Broccoli and carrots aren't the most trendy or exotic vegetables, but their colors, textures, and shapes create a gorgeous backdrop in the recipe.

2 cups chopped broccoli

2 tbsp toasted sesame oil

¼ cup rice vinegar

¼ cup gluten-free tamari or soy sauce

2 tbsp real maple syrup

1 tbsp 3 medium cloves garlic, minced

3 tbsp grated fresh ginger

½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes

2 cups 6 carrots, peeled and shredded

½ cup arame, soaked in a little water for 5 minutes and drained, optional

3 scallions, thinly sliced

1 cup toasted slivered almonds

¼ cup sesame seeds

Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl with ice and water. Drop broccoli into boiling water for about 60 seconds. Pieces should be crisp-tender and bright green. Remove broccoli from water with slotted spoon and place in ice bath to stop the cooking process.

Prepare the dressing by mixing the toasted sesame oil, vinegar, tamari, syrup, garlic, ginger, and crushed red pepper in a bowl. Set aside and let the flavors of the sauce come together.

Using a slotted spoon remove broccoli from ice bath and place in a large bowl. Add carrots, arame, scallions, and sliced almonds. Toss to combine. Pour dressing over the salad and toss again. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, then serve.