NO COOK BROCCOLI SALAD

Ingredients

FOR THE DRESSING:

• 3/4 cup raw cashews, soaked

• 1/4 cup water

• 2 tbsp pure maple syrup

• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

• 1/2 tsp minced garlic

• heaping 1/2 tsp sea salt

• Freshly ground black pepper

FOR THE SALAD:

• 2 large broccoli crowns (florets only), finely chopped

• 1 1/2 cups red grapes, halved

• 1/3 cup roasted salted almonds, finely chopped

• 3/4 cup diced red onion

• 1/3 cup dried cranberries or raisins

Instructions

• Place cashews in a bowl. Cover with water and soak for 2 hours or overnight. If you have a Nutribullet or high speed blender, simply soak them in hot water for 10 minutes.

• Drain cashews. Add to blender with with rest of the dressing ingredients. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.

• Place broccoli, grapes, almonds, red onion, and dried cranberries in a medium or large mixing bowl. Add dressing and toss thoroughly to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve chilled.