Completely raw or cooked any way you can imagine, broccoli is a healthy, green vegetable that makes a stellar side dish.
Milk & Honey's Superfood Salad
4-6
servingsIngredients
- 2 quarts
fresh hearty greens, such as kale, chard, spinach, collard greens, etc., chopped
- 1 1/3 cups
Brussel sprouts, thinly sliced
- 2/3 cup
fresh blueberries (do not use frozen)
- 3 cups
fresh broccoli, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup
chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 2/3 cup
sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup
flax seeds
- 2/3 cup
dried cranberries
- 2/3 cup
dried currants
- 1 1/3 cup
toasted sweetened coconut flakes
- Mix ingredients together in a bowl and set aside.
- 1/4 cup
lemon juice, strained
- 1/4 tsp.
lemon zest
- 1 tsp.
poppy seeds
- 1 1/2 oz.
agave nectar
- 1/2 tsp.
sea salt
- 1/4 tsp.
black pepper
- 1 oz.
coconut oil, melted
- 1 Tbsp.
Greek yogurt
- 1/8 tsp.
cayenne pepper
- 1/8 tsp.
yellow mustard powder
- 1/4 tsp.
grated fresh garlic
- 1/2 tsp.
grated fresh shallot
- Whisk together well until everything is completely incorporated and smooth.
- 1 1/2 oz.
olive oil
Directions
Continue to whisk while slowly pouring in the olive oil. Continue to whisk by hand for one minute.
Mix the dressing into the dry ingredients prepped in step one.
Let salad sit in the refrigerator for at least two hours and up to overnight before serving.
Facts about Broccoli
Did You Know?
The way you cook broccoli can impact its nutrient content and health benefits. Boiling can leach up to 90% of broccoli’s nutrients, while steaming, roasting, stir-frying, and microwaving tends to preserve the nutrients.
How to Choose:
When it comes to broccoli, size doesn’t matter – big or small florets will taste equally delicious. Choose broccoli without wilted stems and avoid heads with any yellow open buds. You want stems that are firm and fresh and buds that are dark green.
Storing Wisdom:
To keep your broccoli fresh and crisp, store it in the vegetable crisper section of your refrigerator, unwashed and in a perforated bag. Try one of the recipes listed here within a few days of bringing the broccoli home.
