Vegan Broccoli Salad

vegetarian | gluten free | egg free | dairy free | soy free | vegan

20 minutes or less prep + overnight soaking for the cashews | batch prep

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What You’ll Need:

For the sauce:

3/4 c raw cashews

1/4 c filtered water

2 Tbsp PURE maple syrup

2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar

1/2 tsp sea salt

1 clove garlic

black pepper to taste

2 heads broccoli, stems, leaves and all, chopped

1/2 red onion, minced

1/4 c unsalted sunflower seeds

1/4 c raisins


Cover raw cashews with water in a glass dish and leave at room temperature overnight.

Drain soaked cashews and rinse with water. Combine with remaining sauce ingredients in a high speed blender or food processor . Puree until creamy. Note: this sauce should be creamy. If it has texture, try blending on high speed until the consistency of ranch dressing.

Combine salad ingredients in a large bowl. Toss with prepared dressing. Divide evenly among (4) containers for easy grab and go lunches throughout the week, or store covered for a quick mid week light dinner.