Summer Broccoli Salad

Hello Everyone:

Summer is finally here. I hope everyone is having FUN, swimming, boating or vacationing. I would like to share with you this quick and easy summer salad. The cool thing about this salad is, once you learn the dressing, you can be creative with the ingredients. Practically any fruit or vegetable will go well with this dressing. If you have a garden, all you have to do is harvest, blend and create a new, fresh, great tasting salad every night. So have some fun combing and creating to make wholesome, delicious food for your family and friends this summer season. Enjoy!!

Summer Broccoli Salad

Serves 8

4 cups broccoli, diced & blanched

1 cup celery, chopped

1 cup apples, diced

3/4 cup currents or raisins

1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

1 1/2 cups dressing

cayenne ( optional )

Cut broccoli and blanch in boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain and dunk in a bowl of ice water. Drain and place in a large mixing bowl. Add remaining ingredients and lightly stir to coat with dressing. Serve, or refrigerate for up to 4 days.

Dressing

Makes about 2 cups

1 cup cashews, soaked about 1 hour

meat of 1 young coconut, be sure you have at least 1/2 cup

juice of 1/2 lemon

1/2 tsp raw apple cider vinegar

1 tsp lecithin

1 TBS sweet white miso

2 tsp nut oil, macadamia, almond, hazelnut

cayenne to taste

Blend all ingredients, except the oil, until smooth and creamy. Then add the oil and blend enough to incorporate. The dressing should be the consistency of mayonnaise. You may freeze any remaining dressing for 4 months.

Blessings of radiant health,

Dr. Diondra