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Thursday, July 9, 2009

Broccoli Salad

I have two things for you tonight... the first is a photo from the last time I got to dogsit that I couldn't help but share :)



The second is a broccoli salad I made the other night. There are many variations out there, this is just what I was in the mood for :) It works for dinner, or beside some Garlic Scape soup (from Super Natural Cooking) for lunch! I love the tang of the dressing with the crunchy broccoli, sweet apples and tart cherries :)


Broccoli Salad w/Apples & Dried Cherries
Recipe by Shannon
Yield: 4c



2 stalks of broccoli, florets chopped (~3c worth)
1 apple, diced
2-3T dried tart cherries, chopped
1T champagne vinegar (or any other vinegar you like)
zest of 1 lemon
juice of 1/2 lemon
1T whole grain dijon mustard
1-2T mild oil (I use Smart Balance Omega oil)
s/p, to taste
Optional toppings: chopped nuts or seeds

Whisk together dressing (vinegar through oil and light s/p). Add broccoli, apple and cherres, toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to come together. Top with any desired nuts/seeds just before serving.
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23 comments:

  1. EricaJuly 9, 2009 at 8:40 PM

    mmm I much prefer a vinegar based salad vs a mayo based on! Great combo!

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  2. LizNoVeggieGirlJuly 9, 2009 at 8:41 PM

    Cute dog and delicious salad recipe! :-)

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  3. ReeniJuly 9, 2009 at 9:07 PM

    This sounds great with the cherries in it! And the dog is so adorable!

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  4. AnonymousJuly 9, 2009 at 9:46 PM

    haha, is that a real dog? He looks like a perfect stuffed toy! So adorable!
    And yum, broccoli is my fav veg!

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  5. ♥peachkins♥July 9, 2009 at 10:12 PM

    Hmmnn... never thought of cherries and brocolli together .Great combo.

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  6. RoseJuly 9, 2009 at 10:16 PM

    Melt my heart. Aw!

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  7. brandiJuly 10, 2009 at 8:34 AM

    ooh, I love the idea of apples in broccoli salad!

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  8. EmilyJuly 10, 2009 at 9:07 AM

    Aww, that looks like a standard poodle. My family has one, too, and she is so smart and adorable!

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  9. allijagJuly 10, 2009 at 9:15 AM

    That dog is so cute! I love it!

    OMG - Broccoli salad is one of my all time favorite foods - I don't think there is a "bad" recipe out there! i've never heard of adding cherries before, but that sounds like the most AMAZING idea ever! :)

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  10. KellyJuly 10, 2009 at 11:19 AM

    Too cute. Love the doggy picture. That salad also sounds delicious, especially with the soup.

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  11. PamJuly 10, 2009 at 12:21 PM

    I am loving the flavors and textures in this salad.

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  12. JulianaJuly 10, 2009 at 4:20 PM

    The dog picture is so cute...and the salad looks terrific...with sour cherries...just to think my mouth is watering :-)

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  13. KerstinJuly 10, 2009 at 4:28 PM

    Love the cherries and apple in this - yum! Broccoli is still my favorite veggie (and the only green one I would eat growing up!).

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  14. GF GidgetJuly 11, 2009 at 9:09 AM

    Yum! Every time I hear "broccoli salad" I think of gobs of mayo. I should have known better! :-)

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  15. JoanneJuly 12, 2009 at 4:08 PM

    I always crave broccoli. This salad looks SO good and the dogs are so cute. I bought some white balsamic vinegar the other day that I am in love with. I will have to try it on this!

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  16. HannahJuly 12, 2009 at 11:01 PM

    Great recipe! I rarely think of broccoli as a salad ingredient, but I do enjoy it a lot in general, so I must try this!

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  17. MariaJuly 13, 2009 at 11:53 AM

    I love you put apple and dried cherries in the salad. YUM!

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  18. SaganJuly 13, 2009 at 2:51 PM

    I do love broccoli! Cute photo.

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  19. SueJuly 13, 2009 at 5:40 PM

    That looks delicious!

    I am in Maine by the way just up the road from you...love the blog and I will be back...

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  20. JessJuly 13, 2009 at 6:40 PM

    I like broccoli, but no one else that I cook for seems to share my opinion!

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  21. AnnieJuly 13, 2009 at 10:23 PM

    Cute pup!!
    I love this recipe.. I have everything except the broccoli. I will have to buy some now and try this. I think I will steam it for a few minutes first though. Raw broccoli can upset my stomach sometimes.
    Thanks for the idea!

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  22. healthy ashleyJuly 14, 2009 at 2:52 PM

    What a sweet puppy!! I love any photos with dogs :)

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  23. AnonymousJuly 15, 2009 at 7:36 AM

    Puppy sweetness! Love it! Great salad - broccoli is one of my favourites, cooked or raw!

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