I'm trying to eat more raw food, and I had to bring a salad to my mom and dad's for Christmas Eve, so I came up with this. Pardon the fact that my measurements are not exact.
Broccoli Cranberry Surprise
1/2 a head of broccoli chopped fairly fine with a food processor
2 apples cut in small chunks
5-6 handfuls of chopped spinach
1 handful soaked almonds finely chopped in food processor
I also had pecans so I added some of them too (1/2 a handful)
2-3 tablespoons of Nutiva hemp seeds
1/4 head of cauliflower diced small, not as small as the brocolli (My husband suggested I not chop it too fine because cauliflower can have a strong flavor. This turned out to be a great suggestion.)
1/3-1/2 cup of dried cranberries
Of course many of these measurements can be varied based on your likes.
Dressing: (several of these ingredients are not considered raw foods)
3/4-1 cup Vegenaise (Grapeseed oil version)
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
1-2 tablespoons ? almond milk (can add more if needed for consistency)
1/2 tsp. Sucanat or to taste (you may not find this necessary) Stevia would work great too!
Stir and add to brocolli mixture. Can make more dressing if the salad is too dry.
I thought it turned out great and I will mark this one up as a keeper!
Smiles,
Kelly
