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Vegan Apple Broccoli Salad Recipe

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A refreshing and crunchy Vegan Apple Broccoli Salad featuring shredded broccoli florets and stems, sweet apples, red onion, raisins, and sunflower seeds, tossed in a tangy apple cider vinegar and maple syrup dressing. This quick and easy salad is perfect for a healthy snack or side dish.

Ingredients

Salad

  • 4 cups broccoli florets, cut up and shredded (about 2 medium heads)
  • 4 cups broccoli stems, peeled and cut into matchsticks
  • 3 apples, diced (I used Gala)
  • 1/4 cup red onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup sunflower seeds, shelled

Dressing

  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup (can use up to 2 tablespoons)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare the broccoli: Wash broccoli under running water. Cut the florets from the stalks and set the stalks aside.
  2. Shred the florets: Cut the florets into very small pieces and place in a large bowl.
  3. Prepare the stems: Peel the hard outer skin off the broccoli stems to get to the tender inside and discard the outer peelings.
  4. Cut the stems: Cut the tender inside stems into matchsticks using a knife, mandolin, food processor attachment, or scissors to create small sticks that hold their shape.
  5. Combine salad ingredients: Add the cut stems to the bowl with the florets. Add diced apples, red onion, raisins, and sunflower seeds to the bowl.
  6. Make the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, maple syrup, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
  7. Toss the salad: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss thoroughly to coat everything evenly.
  8. Chill and serve: Refrigerate the salad until ready to serve for best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • For best texture, dice the apples just before adding to the salad to prevent browning.
  • Adjust the maple syrup quantity to your preferred level of sweetness, up to 2 tablespoons.
  • Use a mandolin or food processor attachment for quicker slicing of broccoli stems if desired.
  • This salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, but is best eaten fresh.

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