Thursday, February 3, 2011

Broccoli is one of my faves. Just made this salad, mmmmmmmm it's so good, thought I'd share...the recipe that is :-)

BROCCOLI SALAD
INGREDIENTS
4 cups small broccoli florets
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1 ½ cups grape tomatoes halved
4 sun dried tomato halves (in oil) diced
1 cup raw walnuts (preferably soaked & dehydrated)
1 cup raw pitted black olives quartered (optional)

DIRECTIONS
Combine all ingredients in large bowl and toss with Italian Dressing below. 

ITALIAN DRESSING
INGREDIENTS
1 c. olive oil
1/4 c. unpasteurized red wine vinegar
1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 clove garlic
2 teaspoons grated onion
1 fresh pitted Medjool date
1 teaspoon sea salt

DIRECTIONS
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend on medium speed until smooth. Pour over broccoli salad. Refrigerate until chilled. A great dressing for any salad!