This broccoli salad recipe comes from my dear friend Rosie, who was a fantastic cook and baker. She gave of herself passionately and lived life with zest. Her memory is a blessing to all who knew her.
This recipe is Queen of Quick approved and includes ingredients like raisins, sunflower seeds and toasted noodles for an added crunch! Whip this up in the spring and summer to incorporate yin and yang cooking and stay balanced with the seasons.
What I Love About this Broccoli Salad Recipe
- It’s a great cooling salad for spring and summer.
- It goes well with a number of main dishes or can be used as a simple salad or snack.
- It incorporated yin and yang cooking methods to help you stay balanced and healthy.
- It’s a great source of fiber to help balance your blood sugar throughout the day.
- It supports health detoxification and fights against free radicals.
East Meets West Nutrition of Broccoli
Chinese Nutrition
- Cooling effect on the body’s energy.
- Bitter, pungent and sweet.
- Clears heat and regulates water and qi circulation (keeps fluid and energy moving in the body!).
- Good for vision health.
- Helps balance energy in the spleen and liver.
Western Nutrition
- 31 calories, 6g carbs, 2.5g fiber, 1.5g sugar, 2.5g protein, 0.4g fat.
- Cruciferous vegetable related to Brussels sprouts, cabbage and kale.
- Can help prevent against cancer.
- Excellent source of vitamin C and vitamin K & other minerals.
- High folate content aiding healthy pregnancy.
- Rich in antioxidants that support cell health.
- May reduce inflammation.
- Can help stabilize blood sugar.
- Great for digestion & treating constipation.
Rosie’s Broccoli Salad
From my dear friend Rosie who was a fantastic cook and baker. She gave of herself passionately and lived life with zest. Her memory is a blessing to all who knew her.
Ingredients
- 1 head broccoli cut into small florets
- 1 cup mayonnaise can use light
- ½ cup sugar
- 3 TBSP red wine vinegar
- ½ cup small onion finely minced
- ½ cup raisins
- 1 pkg ramen noodles toasted on frying pan without grease
- 1 cup unsalted sunflower seeds
- 1 cup unsalted cashews
Instructions
- Mix mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar and onion together by hand until smooth.
- Pour dressing over broccoli.
- Add raisins, ramen noodles sunflower seeds and cashews.
- Toss until everything is coated.
Notes
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Sources:
https://www.whiterabbitinstituteofhealing.com/herbs/apple/
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-health-benefits-of-apples
