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Monday, January 20, 2014

2-carrot gold salad

Whether you're hosting a dinner party or just want a delicious side, this broccoli and carrot salad is a perfect dish to complement any meal. Very flavorful and very nutritious, the broccoli is a great source of fiber and carrots are a great source of Vitamins A, K, and C. Maple syrup is a great natural sweetener and apple cider vinegar can help relieve nausea and can help lower cholesterol and blood pressure. 



Here's what you need:
yields 4 servings
3 cups broccoli florets
2 shredded carrots
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup toasted pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds
1/3 cup tahini
1/3 cup apple juice
2 tbsp stone ground mustard
2 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp sea salt 

1. Chop up broccoli into small florets. Blanch for about 5 minutes. 





2. Mix tahini, apple juice, stone ground mustard, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and sea salt.



3. In a large bowl, toss broccoli, carrots, cranberries, and seeds.

4. Pour dressing over vegetables and stir to coat.

5. Enjoy!!!





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