Holiday Broccoli Salad – Wild Thyme

Holiday Broccoli Salad

Ingredients

• 3 heads of broccoli crowns, stalks removed and chopped into small thumb size florets
• 1 red onion, small diced
• 10oz bag of lightly salted peanuts
• 1 10 oz bag of dried cranberries or cherries
• 2 granny smith apples finely chopped
• 1 can of coconut cream
• 2 Tablespoons of red wine vinegar
• 2 Tablespoons of sugar or substitute with 100% pure maple syrup
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• ½ lemon juiced
• Pomegranate Arils for garnish

Directions

In a medium bowl mix the small florets of broccoli, diced red onion, cranberries, peanuts, and apples.   In a separate bowl whisk the coconut cream, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, sugar, and salt and pepper.  Adjust seasoning to your taste. If you prefer a sweeter dressing add another tablespoon of maple syrup or honey.   Pour the dressing over the broccoli salad ingredients and toss to generously coat the salad.   This is best prepared a day or two ahead so the flavors have a chance to marry together.  Before serving garnish with a handful of pomegranate arils for a pop of color and an extra boost in antioxidants.