broccoli craisin salad

broccoli craisin salad

_ Ingredients

0.5 cup sunflower seeds

4 lbs broccoli

10 scallions chopped into

0.5 cup craisins

1.5 tbsp white balsamic vinegar

tbsp sugar

0.5 cup mayonnaise

_ Instructions

Remove stems from the broccoli heads and chop them into smaller

 bite-size florets. Pour 1/2 cup of water into a medium pot and bring

to a boil. Add broccoli pieces to the pot and cover. Steam the broccoli

for 4-5 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.

Remove broccoli pieces from the pot with a slotted spoon and place them on two 

layers of paper towel, allow them to drain and cool completely.

Toast the sunflower seeds in a skillet over medium heat until lightly browned.

Place the broccoli florets, craisins, scallions, and toasted sunflower seeds in a 

large mixing bowl.

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, and sugar. Add

 sugar (or preferred sweetener) last, adding a teaspoon at a time until the dressing

 is sweet enough for your taste. 

Pour dressing over the broccoli mixture. Toss to coat the broccoli evenly with the

 dressing and thoroughly mix all ingredients.

Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to marinate. Flavors improve with

 time. Serve chilled.

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