Summer Broccoli Apple Almond Salad

Broccoli contains glucosinolates which are powerful anti-cancer agents that neutralize cancer-causing substances before they can damage healthy cells. Broccoli also supports liver health and digestion.

You will always find some organic broccoli in my fridge. I may steam it and have it as a side with dinner, I use some in my smoothies and juices and in my salads such as this easy delicious summer salad. The broccoli is chopped into small pieces with some of the stem because there are a lot of nutrients there and it taste good as well. I’ve added chopped apples, lots of parsley and mint, yellow raisins, sliced almonds and raw sunflower seeds.

Topped with a light lemon vinaigrette and your set for lunch and dinner if you like for a few days with no cooking in this summer weather and soon to be July steaming hot summer.

Ingredients:

  • 2 large heads of broccoli florets and stem (washed and chopped)
  • 2 apples (chopped)
  • 1/2 bunch of parsley (chopped)
  • 1/2bunch of mint (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/2 cup raisins

Method:

  1. Rinse all veggies well
  2. Place the chopped broccoli into salad bowl
  3. Place the apples, parsley, mint seeds and raisins in bowl and mix well.
  4. Make a light vinaigrette with 1/4 cup x virgin olive oil. 1/8 cup apple cider vinegar, juice of 1/2 lemon, 2 tbsp maple syrup, salt + pepper to taste.
  5. Mix together well and pour over salad and stir well.
  6. Top with extra apple, raisins nuts and serve!

About Janet Zdichavsky

About Janet Toronto Nutritionist Registered with I.O.N.C. and an Associated Member of Natural Medicine Council Janet provides nutrition counselling for all your health concerns, whether due to diabetes, food allergies, high blood pressure, obesity, asthma and the list extends much more, or weight /fat issues, sports nutrition, tranforming to vegetarian or just wanting to learn how to eat proper balanced meals. Janet is highly educated and experienced in the field of nutrition, natural medicine associate, healthy lifestyle, personal training background, excels with a proven weight loss/anti-aging program and has helped thousands in the GTA for over 10 years.
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