Combining both Broccoli and Cranberries, and adding a twist of Apple along with other greens, I have arrived at a high energy, extremely healthy and a fulfilling bowl of a super salad, the Broccoli and Cranberry Salad.
Broccoli’s unique health-promoting abilities and concentration of vitamins and minerals make it a great choice to feature in your healthiest food. Studies have shown that even kids like broccoli. One way to ensure that they enjoy it is by cooking it in innovative ways like using healthy steaming methods and combining in salads.
Cranberries are among the fruits and vegetables which are rich in health-promoting antioxidants. They also protect our cells from free-radical damage. Cranberries have a high score of “antioxidant capacity”. They are also an excellent source of many important vitamins and nutrients, including vitamin C, manganese, and fiber.
This simple and quick Broccoli & Cranberry Salad Recipe is a great side dish. There are so many different flavors: the tanginess of the cranberries, crispness of the apple, crunch of the broccoli & peppers and creaminess of the dressing. Even children love this salad.
Serves: 4
Prep time: 10 minutes
Total time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
2 cups broccoli separated in small florets
1 cup red and yellow capsicum thinly sliced
1 apple cubed
2 tablespoon dried cranberries
For the dressing
2 tablespoon garlic mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- In a bowl, combine all the ingredients for the dressing. Keep aside.
- Blanch broccoli florets in boiling water for two to three minutes. Rinse in cold water and strain.
- Transfer to a medium bowl.
- To the broccoli, add peppers, dried cranberries and apple. Toss well.
- Now fold the dressing into the salad.
- Serve immediately.
Note: You can substitute the Cranberries with raisins.
