Salad Recipes

Broccoli and Wood Ear Mushroom Salad Recipe

Name: Broccoli and Wood Ear Mushroom Salad Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 head Broccoli; 5 g Dried Wood Ear Mushrooms; 2 tbsp Soy Sauce; 1 bulb Garlic; 40 ml Peanut Oil; 1/2 tsp Salt

This refreshing broccoli and wood ear mushroom salad combines crisp blanched broccoli with tender wood ear mushrooms, finished with a fragrant garlic-infused soy dressing. Light, healthy, and easy to prepare, it makes a perfect Chinese-style appetizer or side dish.

Total: 10 Minutes

Broccoli and Wood Ear Mushroom Salad Recipe finished dish

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Quick Recipe Summary

Cuisine: Chinese
Category: Salad Recipes
Method: Salad Recipes
Total Time: 10 Minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Main Ingredient: head Broccoli

Introduction

This Broccoli and Wood Ear Mushroom Salad Recipe recipe is written for Chinese home cooking, with attention to timing, texture, and the small cues that make the method easier to follow. Read through the ingredient notes and cooking tips before you start so the steps feel familiar once the pan, steamer, or pot is hot.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

Ready in about 10 minutes, so it can fit into a busy cooking day.
Beginner-friendly enough for cooks who are still building confidence in the kitchen.
Gives the dish a clear savory flavor profile without making the method feel complicated.
Useful as a reference recipe because the steps explain both what to do and what to watch for.

Ingredients

1 head Broccoli
5 g Dried Wood Ear Mushrooms
2 tbsp Soy Sauce
1 bulb Garlic
40 ml Peanut Oil
1/2 tsp Salt

Ingredient Notes

These notes explain the role of the main ingredients so the recipe is easier to adjust without losing its Chinese home-cooking character.

head Broccoli

This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.

Dried Wood Ear Mushrooms

This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.

Soy Sauce

Soy sauce seasons the dish with salt and umami while helping the sauce taste more rounded.

bulb Garlic

Garlic gives the dish a savory base and becomes most fragrant when cooked briefly in oil or brine.

Peanut Oil

This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.

Salt

This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1
Cut the broccoli into bite-sized florets. Soak in lightly salted water for 30 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.
Step 2
Soak the dried wood ear mushrooms until fully rehydrated. Remove the tough stems, rinse well, and drain.
Step 3
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Blanch the broccoli for about 1 minute, then drain and cool.
Step 4
Briefly blanch the wood ear mushrooms until tender. Drain well and set aside.
Step 5
Peel and finely mince the garlic.
Step 6
Heat the peanut oil in a small pan and sauté the garlic until fragrant.
Step 7
Combine the soy sauce and salt in a bowl, then stir in the garlic oil mixture.
Step 8
Arrange the broccoli and wood ear mushrooms on a serving plate. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently before serving.
Step 9
Serve immediately or chill briefly before serving.

Cooking Tips

Do not overcook the broccoli to maintain its bright color and crisp texture.
Blanching the wood ear mushrooms briefly improves their texture and flavor.
Freshly sautéed garlic creates a more aromatic dressing.
For extra flavor, add a splash of rice vinegar or sesame oil.
Serve chilled during warmer months for a refreshing appetizer.

Serving Suggestions

Serve it with steamed rice when you want a simple Chinese home-cooked meal.
Pair it with one vegetable dish and one soup or tofu dish for a balanced Chinese meal.
Use the recipe card below when you want a quick cooking reference after reading the full notes.

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Ingredients

1 head Broccoli
5 g Dried Wood Ear Mushrooms
2 tbsp Soy Sauce
1 bulb Garlic
40 ml Peanut Oil
1/2 tsp Salt

Method

Cut the broccoli into bite-sized florets. Soak in lightly salted water for 30 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.
Soak the dried wood ear mushrooms until fully rehydrated. Remove the tough stems, rinse well, and drain.
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Blanch the broccoli for about 1 minute, then drain and cool.
Briefly blanch the wood ear mushrooms until tender. Drain well and set aside.
Peel and finely mince the garlic.
Heat the peanut oil in a small pan and sauté the garlic until fragrant.
Combine the soy sauce and salt in a bowl, then stir in the garlic oil mixture.
Arrange the broccoli and wood ear mushrooms on a serving plate. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently before serving.
Serve immediately or chill briefly before serving.