Creamy DF Broccoli & Apple Salad
Here’s a quick & easy salad that’s full of antioxidants. Even better, it’s slightly sweet, thanks to the addition of fruit, so it’s a great way to introduce salads to those who dislike raw vegetables. Best yet, it includes a light, but creamy dairy-free dressing.
Salad Ingredients:
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2 cups broccoli florets
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1 chopped apple
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¼ cup shredded carrot
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¼ cup diced celery
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¼ cup diced red onion or radish
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¼ cup chopped nuts – such as pecans or walnuts (optional)
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¼ cup dried fruit – such as raisins, cranberries or chopped dried apricots (optional)
Dressing Ingredients:
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¼ cup mayonnaise
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¼ cup dairy-free yogurt
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1 Tbsp lemon juice
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1 Tbsp sugar, honey or syrup (optional)
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Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Mix all salad ingredients together in a large bowl.
In a separate bowl, mix together all dressing ingredients. Pour dressing over salad and mix thoroughly.
Add salt and pepper to taste.Keep refrigerated until ready to eat.
Makes about 3 – 3 ½ cups of salad. Recipe can be easily doubled.