Broccoli Salad with Raisins and Sunflower Seeds
Lightly steaming broccoli brightens its color and helps it keep its crunch—even when it’s coated in a creamy dressing, as in this recipe.
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Lightly steaming broccoli brightens its color and helps it keep its crunch—even when it’s coated in a creamy dressing, as in this recipe.
Ingredients
- 2 small heads broccoli (12 oz.)
- 1/3 cup vegan mayonnaise
- 2 tsp. agave nectar or sugar
- 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
- 3/4 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 2 Tbs. roasted, salted sunflower seeds
Preparation
1. Cut broccoli into small florets. Trim and peel stalks, then slice into matchsticks. Place matchstick pieces in steamer basket over simmering water; steam 2 minutes. Add florets; steam 1 to 2 minutes more, or until crisp-tender. Plunge broccoli in large bowl of cold water to stop cooking; drain well.
2. Whisk together mayonnaise, agave nectar, vinegar, and mustard in bowl. Combine broccoli, onion, and raisins in large bowl; toss with mayonnaise mixture. Season with salt and pepper, if desired, and
sprinkle with sunflower seeds.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 112
- Carbohydrate Content 13 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 6 g
- Fiber Content 3 g
- Protein Content 4 g
- Saturated Fat Content 1 g
- Sodium Content 148 mg
- Sugar Content 8 g