Crunchy Broccoli Apple Salad with Sunflower Seeds
Total Time 20 mins
Meal Type Lunch, Dinner, Side
Ingredients
- 1 lb broccoli, cut into florets
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 apples, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cups white balsamic vinegar (or lemon juice)
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 2 Tbs olive oil
- 1/2 cups raw sunflower seeds
- salt, to taste
Directions
Prep
- Chop broccoli florets into bite-sized pieces. Chop apples and garlic. Slice onion.
- Place broccoli in a steamer basket over boiling water. Steam broccoli until it turns bright green. [Alternatively, you could quickly blanch the broccoli in a pot boiling water.] Drain and immediately rinse in cold water. Let stand to dry.
Make
- In a large bowl, whisk together garlic, vinegar, maple syrup, and olive oil. Taste and make adjustments as needed.
- Add broccoli to the bowl and toss with dressing. Add apples, red onion, and sunflower seeds. Toss to coat everything.
Source Living Plate