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Favorite Broccoli Salad

Favorite Broccoli Salad

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Marinating time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 side servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 pound broccoli florets thinly sliced, then roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds or slivered almonds
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese optional
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries or dried tart cherries chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 medium clove garlic pressed or minced
  • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt

Method
 

  1. Toast the sunflower seeds: Pour the sunflower seeds into a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently(careful, they’ll burn!), until the seeds are turning golden on the sides,about 5 minutes. Pour the toasted seeds into a large serving bowl.
  2. Add the chopped broccoli, onion, cheese and cranberries to the serving bowl. Set aside.
  3. In a 1-cup liquid measuring cup or small bowl,combine all of the dressing ingredients (olive oil, vinegar, mustard, honey, garlic and salt). Whisk until the mixture is well blended.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad and stir until all of the broccoli is lightly coated in dressing. I highly recommend letting the salad marinate for at least 20 minutes, or even overnight in the refrigerator.Divide the salad into individual bowls and serve.

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