Broccoli Raisin Salad Done the Raw Food Way
I love to make raw food versions of traditional recipes. One of my favorite salads from the “old” days was broccoli, raisin salad.It is a favorite that appears everywhere. You will find it at salad bars, and potlucks. The original is filled with bacon, mayo and sugar. That no longer fits into my needs for healthy, raw food. I still find myself craving this salad so I decided to make a raw food recipe version. The bacon has been eliminated and the sugar and fat laden dressing is replaced by a healthy cashew based dressing. I am pleased with the results and hope you will be too. No one will ever guess this is raw!
Broccoli Raisin Sunflower Seed Salad
Dressing
- 1 cup cashews, soaked at least 2 hours
- 1 1/2 lemons (juice from)
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 shallot (2 tablespoons chopped)
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tablespoons agave (or liquid sweetener of your choice)
- 1/2 tablespoon mustard powder
- pinch celtic sea salt
- Combine all ingredients in Vitamix. Mix until silky smooth.
Salad
- 6 cups broccoli, chopped
- 1/2 red onion, medium, chopped
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 cup sunflower seeds
- dressing
- Mix together broccoli, raisins, onion, raisins, and sunflower seeds.
- Top with dressing and combine until well coated.
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Veggie Wedgie wrote on October 25, 2009
This looks awesome, i am definitely making it
Andrea wrote on October 25, 2009
This is excellent, thanks!
Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga) wrote on October 24, 2009
I grew up in Minnetonka and my mom used to make this ALL THE TIME for Easter, Xmas, graduations, I swear, it’s an MN thing. When I told my husband I loved brock salad he was like huh??!! I love your raw vegan version and if you can tolerate soy and/or non-raw status, Veganaise dressing + a little agave + ACV makes a really nice dressing/glaze to mix everything together with. And the other seasonings of course, just if you wanna quick way without the cashews.
Anyway what a MN memory, thank you!!!!!!!!!!
El wrote on October 24, 2009
I love that you cook with fresh, raw food. This sounds like a great combination. Can’t wait to try it out!
Angela wrote on October 24, 2009
Oh, wow… this is so my cuppa yum! Looks great, and I just love these flavor combos together! Way to go, Susan!
Marillyn @ just-making-noise wrote on October 24, 2009
Susan! This looks great! I remember trying some a while back and really like it, BUT hated the processed mayo. I’ve been trying to come up with a way to imitate the salad, but a healthier version… you got that down! Thanks so much for sharing!!
A-K wrote on October 24, 2009
I agree, that looks tasty! Will have to give it a try next time I get some broccoli.
Pam wrote on October 24, 2009
That looks really good!