Super Charged Smoky Broccoli Salad

If you’re like me and always on the look-out for different and delicious ways to load up on veggies then give this nutrient-dense Smoky Broccoli Salad a try. This recipe from Sarah of Low Toxin Rabbit is simple to make, super healthy, and totally scrumptious!

By detoxifying her life Sarah healed her Graves’ disease and is passionate about informing and inspiring others to make changes for the benefit of their own health. Visit Low Toxin Rabbit on Instagram where Sarah shares loads of tips on ways to avoid toxins, both in your food and on your body.

From Sarah …

The journey of removing toxins has transformed me personally from being tired, heavily medicated and frequently sick to being completely healthy with freedom from all medication. I have a passion to share what I’ve learnt about detoxifying our lives and to encourage others to understand more about what we put into our bodies.

It is broccoli season, and this is my favourite recipe to use this time of year! It has a hint of freshness to keep us going until all the summer produce fills our plates. It is a must-save recipe because it is super nutrient-dense and high in Vitamin C, K, E, zinc, and potassium, just to name a few!

Super Charged Smoky Broccoli Salad

Ingredients:

2-3 Broccoli heads
½ finely diced red onion
1/3 cup of raisins

Dressing:
3 tablespoons mayonnaise (I make my own, or when short on time the best store-bought one is made by @ceresorganics )
1½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey (we love @settlers_honey )
1 garlic clove, minced
Salt and pepper to taste

Smoky Topping:
1-2 tablespoons olive oil
½ cup almonds
½ cup sunflower seeds
1 tablespoon tamari soy sauce
½ teaspoon maple syrup
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika

How to:

Roughly chop the broccoli heads into small pieces and add them to a large bowl along with the finely diced red onion.

To make the dressing, combine mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup or honey (if using), minced garlic clove, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl. Set aside.

For the smoky topping, heat olive oil in a pan over low heat. Add almonds, sunflower seeds, tamari soy sauce, maple syrup, and smoked paprika. Toss constantly until the seeds and nuts start to lightly brown, then remove from heat. Let it cool, and then add it to the broccoli along with the dressing.

Mix to combine.

Enjoy your broccoli salad with your favourite protein!