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kahoff
12-25-2006, 10:13 PM
Okay, I'm trying to go more raw and I had to bring a salad to my mom's for Christmas Eve.

I came up with this. Pardon the fact that my measurements are not exact.

Broccoli Cranberry Surprise

1/2 a head of broccoli chopped fairly fine with a food processor
2 apples cut in small chunks
5-6 handfuls of chopped spinach
1 handful soaked almonds finely chopped in food processor
I also had pecans so I added some of them too (1/2 a handful)
2-3 tablespoons of hemp seed (Nutiva)
1/4 head of cauliflower diced small, not as small as the brocolli (my husband suggested I not chop it too fine because cauliflower can have a strong flavor)
1/3-1/2 cup of dried cranberries

Of course many of these measurements can be varied based on your likes.

Dressing: (several of these ingredients are not all raw)

3/4-1 cup Vegenaise (Grapeseed oil version)
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
1-2 tablespoons ? almond milk (can add more if needed for consistency)
1/2 tsp. Sucanat

Stir and add to brocolli mixture. Can make more if the salad is too dry.

I thought it turned out great and I will mark this one up as a keeper!

Smiles,
Kelly
www.naturalhealthgirl.com

Bobbie
12-26-2006, 04:31 AM
I bet that looked very pretty and festive - perfect colours for Christmas :)
Thanks for the recipe, I have some broccoli and cranberries left so I may try it. Although I think we ate too many nuts yesterday, so might leave them out. :p