Broccoli Salad with Creamy Poppyseed Dressing

Broccoli Salad with Creamy Poppyseed Dressing

by Dr. Kellyann
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    Prep Time: 15 Minutes | Makes: 4 Servings

    Ingredients

    Salad

    • 1 pound fresh broccoli, cut into small florets
    • 1 cup fresh blueberries and/or apple
    • ⅛ cup red onion, thinly sliced
    • ¼ cup hulled sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds, toasted

    Dressing

    • ¼ cup avocado mayonnaise
    • Stevia or monk fruit sweetener equal to 1 tablespoon sugar
    • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
    • ¼ teaspoon Celtic or pink Himalayan salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

    Instructions

    If blanching broccoli, do that first. Toss all the salad ingredients together in a bowl. Combine all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl or a jar with a tight fitting lid and whisk or shake well to blend. Pour over the salad and toss. 

    Notes

    To blanch: Set a pot of water to boil. Immerse the broccoli florets in the water for 1-2 minutes or until the color heightens to a bright green. Immediately drain and put into an ice bath to stop the cooking process. 

    To toast seeds: Heat a skillet on medium-low heat. Do not add any oil. Add the seeds, stirring or shaking the pan frequently until the seeds become fragrant and lightly browned. Sunflower seeds will brown in about 3 minutes. Pumpkin seeds will take longer, 5-7 minutes. Watch carefully because seeds, like nuts, can burn easily.

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    Dr. Kellyann Petrucci

    About the Author

    Dr. Kellyann Petrucci

    M.S., N.D. · Board-Certified Naturopathic Physician · New York Times Bestselling Author

    Dr. Kellyann Petrucci is a board-certified naturopathic physician, certified nutrition consultant, and New York Times bestselling author with over 20 years of clinical experience. She is the creator of the Bone Broth Diet and Cleanse + Reset programs, and author of multiple bestselling books including Dr. Kellyann's Bone Broth Diet, The 10-Day Belly Slimdown, and The Bone Broth Breakthrough.

    Dr. Kellyann completed postgraduate work in biological medicine at the Paracelsus Clinic in Switzerland and is a regular health expert on Good Morning America, The Dr. Oz Show, Good Day LA, and other nationally televised programs. She is also the host of two PBS specials: 21 Days to a Slimmer, Younger You and The 10-Day Belly Slimdown.