Broccoli Salad

Broccoli Salad

SaskFlax.com ©2014

Sunflower seeds, chopped walnuts, or nuts of your choice may be substituted

Ingredients:

• 6 cups (1.5 L) chopped broccoli
• 3/4 cup (175 mL) sweetened dried cranberries or raisin
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) pumpkin (pepita) seeds*
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) finely chopped red onion
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) whole flaxseed
• Dressing:
• 3/4 cup (175 mL) light mayonnaise
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) raspberry vinegar
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) granulated sugar

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, add broccoli, cranberries, pumpkin seeds, onion and flaxseed.
2. In another bowl, combine mayonnaise, vinegar and sugar.  Mix well. Pour over salad, toss well. Refrigerate before serving.

Yield:  6 servings.

Serving Size:  250 mL (1 cup). Each serving contains 3/4 tsp (4 mL) of flax.