Not Your Average Broccoli And Raisin Salad Recipe

Name: Not Your Average Broccoli And Raisin Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb broccoli; 2 medium carrots, peeled and grated; 1 small red onion, finely diced; 1/2 cup raisins; 1/3 cup roasted sunflower seeds or 1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted; Dressing; 5 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice; 1/2 teaspoon orange zest, finely minced; 5 5 tablespoons tofu mayonnaise or 5 tablespoons sour cream; 1 teaspoon raspberry vinegar (optional); 2 teaspoons sugar, to taste; 1/4 teaspoon salt; white pepper

Servings: persons

1 lb broccoli
2 medium carrots, peeled and grated
1 small red onion, finely diced
1/2 cup raisins
1/3 cup roasted sunflower seeds or 1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
Dressing
5 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
1/2 teaspoon orange zest, finely minced
5 5 tablespoons tofu mayonnaise or 5 tablespoons sour cream
1 teaspoon raspberry vinegar (optional)
2 teaspoons sugar, to taste
1/4 teaspoon salt
white pepper

1
Toast the sunflower seeds. Let cool.
2
Trim bottom 2 inches off the end of the broccoli stalks.
3
In large pot of boiling water, lighlty blanch the broccoli for about 3-4 minutes. Immediately rinse with cold water and drain. Set aside.
4
In small non-reactive bowl combine all the dressing ingredients except for the vinegar and blend well with hand-held immersion blender. Taste and adjust dressing. If too sweet start by adding 1/4 teaspoon but up to 1 teaspoon of the raspberry vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.
5
Once cool enough to handle, dice the broccoli stems and chop up the florets into bite-size pieces. Place the cut up broccoli into a large salad bowl with the carrots, onion, raisins, and sunflower seeds.
6
Keep salad refrigerated until time to serve. Serve chilled.

438

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb broccoli, 2 medium carrots, peeled and grated, 1 small red onion, finely diced, 1/2 cup raisins, and more.

Yes, Not Your Average Broccoli And Raisin Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Not Your Average Broccoli And Raisin Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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