Honey Dijon Broccoli Salad With Cranberries Food

FAVORITE BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Toast the sunflower seeds: Pour the sunflower seeds into a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently (careful, they'll burn!), until the seeds are turning golden on the sides, about 5 minutes. Pour the toasted seeds into a large serving bowl.
• Add the chopped broccoli, onion, cheese and cranberries to the serving bowl. Set aside.
• In a 1-cup liquid measuring cup or small bowl, combine all of the dressing ingredients (olive oil, vinegar, mustard, honey, garlic and salt). Whisk until the mixture is well blended.
• Pour the dressing over the salad and stir until all of the broccoli is lightly coated in dressing. I highly recommend letting the salad marinate for at least 20 minutes, or even overnight in the refrigerator.
• Divide the salad into individual bowls and serve. Leftovers will keep well for 3 to 4 days in the fridge, covered.

HONEY-DIJON BROCCOLI SALAD WITH CRANBERRIES

Steps:

• Begin by toasting the sunflower seeds in a skillet over medium heat. Heat 1 tsp oil, then add the sunflower seeds. Stir frequently and watch carefully as they burn easily. Remove from heat when they are lightly browned, then sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt.
• Next, combine honey-mustard dressing ingredients in a small jar. Shake to emulsify.
• Chop broccoli into small bite-sized florets, saving the stems to add to a slaw or for another salad.
• In a large bowl, combine broccoli with cranberries, toasted sunflower seeds, finely chopped green onion, grated cheddar cheese. Toss with honey-mustard dressing and refrigerate until serving time.
• Finally, sprinkle with hemp hearts just before serving.

BROCCOLI CARROT SALAD WITH HONEY DIJON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the walnut pieces and cook, stirring occasionally, until evenly toasted, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove to a small bowl.
• Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil.
• Cut the broccoli florets into bite-sized pieces and thinly slice the stems. Have a bowl of ice water ready. Cook the broccoli in the boiling water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Add the carrots and cook 30 seconds more. Drain the broccoli and carrots and submerge in the ice water to stop the cooking. Drain well and pat dry.
• Whisk together the vinegar, honey and Dijon in a medium bowl with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste. Gradually add the olive oil while whisking constantly. Add the broccoli, carrots and walnuts and toss to coat.