Holiday Broccoli Salad

Invited to a holiday party? Rule #1- always take a dish that you love to share and eat! Learn to enjoy the holidays and not worry about the calories when you arrive prepared. This dish has everything delish, including a healthy dose of protein, crunch, and holiday spirit!

Don't wait to the last minute, it is best if you make the day before.

Holiday Broccoli Salad

Servings 6

Dressing:

1 Naval orange, half juiced (about 3 tablespoons), half peeled and cut into bite size

pieces for salad

1 lime, juiced (about 1 tablespoon)

1 teaspoon of honey

½ teaspoon ground cumin

Kosher salt to tase

2 tablespoons of olive oil

Whisk all ingredients together

Salad

1 cup of quinoa

1 head broccoli cut into florets, large stems removed

¼ cup fresh mint, basil, or parsley finely chopped

½ cup dried cherries or cranberries

Pomegranate – cut in 8ths along veins and immerge in large bowl of water to remove

seeds.

½ naval orange cut into bite size pieces

Toss all ingredients together and dress the salad.

Refrigerate for at least 8 hours.

When ready to service add the feta and nuts.

½ cup crumbled feta (optional)

¼ cup roasted nuts - pistachios, sunflower, almonds or your favorite