CRANBERRY BROCCOLI SALAD W/ POPPY SEED DRESSING [OIL FREE]

Ingredients

For the Salad

·        6 cups broccoli florets 

·        15 oz can chickpeas drained & rinsed

·        1/2 cup pecans or walnuts

·        1/2 cup dried unsweetened cranberries

·        1/4 cup red onion finely chopped

·        1 green apple diced

·        1 tbsp lemon juice

For the Dressing

·        3/4 cup raw cashews*

·        3/4 cup water

·        3 tbsp lemon juice or apple cider vinegar

·        2 tbsp maple syrup

·        1/4 teaspoon sea salt

·        1 teaspoon poppy seeds

(could try using the Apple Vinaigrette dressing from Chik-filet)

Instructions

1.    Dice your apple and place in a large bowl. Then squeeze fresh lemon juice on top to prevent it from browning and mix well. Add all remaining salad ingredients to the same bowl and mix. 

2.      Add all the dressing ingredients EXCEPT the poppy seeds to your blender and process until smooth. Then add the poppy seeds and blend for 1-2 seconds, just enough to mix them into your dressing. Pour the dressing over the salad, mix well and refrigerate for 1 hour or longer, before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 312kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 329mg | Potassium: 595mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 594IU | Vitamin C: 87mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 3mg