Creamy Cashew Broccoli Salad

Salad

• 5-6 cups raw broccoli
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries (unsweetened) or raisons
• 1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds
• 1/4 cup raw cashew nuts
• 2 Tbsp chopped red onion

Method

1. Clean and cut the broccoli into florets. In a steamer basket, shock steam the broccoli for 3 minutes so that they are still crisp and bright. let cool in a bowl.
2. Toss the broccoli with the other ingredients.
3. Add the dressing and combine until well coated.

Dressing

• 1/2 cup raw cashews (soaked in water for 6 hours or overnight)
• 2 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tbsp EVOO Olive Oil
• 3/4 cup water – more as needed
• 1 small clove garlic
• 1 tbsp maples syrup
• 1/8 tsp Himalayan Sea Salt

Method

1. Combine all ingredients in a high speed blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
2. Add water as needed to reach desired consistency.