Broccoli Pomegranate Salad

Name: Broccoli Pomegranate Salad
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 large heads broccoli, florets cut to bite size; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons raisins, divided; 1/4 cup raw sunflower seeds; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 3/4 cup pomegranate juice; 1/2 cup raw cashew butter; pomegranate kernels, optional

By: Suzanne Elliott

by 34 members

G - BOMBS

Category: Salads

Tags: Anti-Cancer/High Micronutrient Quick and Easy

This pretty, super simple broccoli salad is a perfect idea for a pot luck dinner. It’s ready in minutes and stores well in the refrigerator.

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Serves 6

Ingredients

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2 large heads broccoli, florets cut to bite size

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons raisins, divided

1/4 cup raw sunflower seeds

1/4 cup chopped onion

3/4 cup pomegranate juice

1/2 cup raw cashew butter

pomegranate kernels, optional

Instructions:

Combine broccoli, a 1/4 cup of the raisins, seeds and onion in large bowl.

In a high-powered blender, make dressing by blending pomegranate juice, the remaining 2 tablespoons of raisins and nut butter until smooth but not too thin. Pour dressing over broccoli mixture and stir all together.

If desired, garnish with pomegranate kernels.

Chill and serve.

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Serves 6

Per Serving:

Calories 275
Protein 11 g
Carbohydrates 32 g
Sugars 13 g
Total Fat 14.4 g
Saturated Fat 2.5 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 75 mg
Fiber 6.7 g
Beta-Carotene 733 ug
Vitamin C 182 mg
Calcium 118 mg
Iron 3.1 mg
Folate 165 ug
Magnesium 122 mg
Potassium 939 mg
Zinc 2.3 mg
Selenium 10.8 ug

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Pitakid

11/05/2024 09:02 AM

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I wanted to use just the dressing, on a regular salad. It didn't look like I would have enough for the week... so I doubled the recipe... however, there would have been enough without doubling. lol. I only had 3/4 cup of tahini, I used that instead of the doubled 1 cup of cashew butter. The consistency was good, fantastic flavor. I am certain the broccoli salad would be fantastic as well.

mstamas

04/13/2022 11:50 AM

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Can I sub almond butter for the cashew butter?

Ready to Win

12/18/2018 06:33 PM

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Losinw8, I agree, they must have updated the recipe but u do not see where that was noted.

I look forward to making this the way is is with some of the suggestions made by people that have made it.

losinw8

12/18/2018 06:21 PM

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Everybody is talking about agave or honey, but I don't see either of those in the recipe; and macadamia nut butter? Where is that?

Fruitloops

08/19/2018 12:12 PM

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This is so good!! I also lightly steamed the broccoli and followed the rest of the recipe exactly It was perfect!! I served it with corn on the cob and sliced tomatoes. Great and filling meal!

whoster69

10/21/2017 11:11 AM

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My wife and I both liked this quite a bit. We didn't have any pomegranate pieces so we used dried cherries instead.

Melody

03/18/2017 08:20 AM

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LOVE this salad! Satisfying & tasty. It's a 'must repeat often' for me!

j4tuna

11/21/2016 12:38 PM

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Delicious! I didn't have cashew butter so just blended 1/2 c raw cashews with the juice. It was somewhat sweet, but also spicy with the red onions that I used. Will make this again!

century

09/28/2016 12:52 PM

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maybe I did this wrong but this was way too sweet for me, did anyone else have this problem?

accountant136

02/06/2016 11:18 AM

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This is one of my favorites! I lightly steam the broccoli and onions, then toss with the dressing. Delicious!!!

hbielich

02/14/2015 11:48 PM

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This is a great salad to have on hand to just snack on. Easy to make too!

Eveleaf

01/03/2015 06:23 PM

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I make this with almond butter and just adore it. I bring it to all my family gatherings, and hope every time that no one else will eat it so I can have all the leftovers! That's never happened, sadly, but I keep hoping.

fdfd

08/24/2014 07:14 PM

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This was an excellent recipe, to which I added mandarin oranges for color. I like some of the variations listed, so will give those a try, as well. Thank you, Suzanne!

Jane0718

02/12/2014 07:00 PM

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This was very good. I added walnuts to the recipe. Next time I will add apples also, I think that would make a great addition. I made my own cashew butter to use since my grocery store didn't have any. That turned out very good also. Thanks for posting the recipe.

Mds319

08/10/2013 01:53 PM

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This recipe has become a favorite in our home! We have made it twice in the last week and even our 6 year old granddaughter loved it! The raisins make the sauce just sweet enough yet the onions provide a great contrast in flavors. We used sweet vidalia onions.

DougandMargie

08/05/2013 10:05 AM

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I am trying to expand our cruciferous veggie palette, so I used Kohlrabi for the first time ever to make this. The kohlrabi, in texture is much like the broccoli stalk so I cut it into matchstick (or julienne) like pieces.

Also used currents in place of raisins, since they are smaller.

My dressing came out thin. Next time, I will add the juice slowly to the sauce as it blends.

Both my husband and I loved it. The Kohlrabi was great and now we have a great new raw cruciferous veg to add to our diet.

citizenofheaven

07/31/2013 03:10 AM

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Tastes good but the color of the dressing is very muddy looking, which doesn't look appetizing!

Kpiper

06/18/2013 05:55 PM

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I didn't have cashew or macadamia nut butters on hand, so I used almond butter and it was fine. I did not add any sweetener, but I found that the raisins sweetened everything much more than I traditionally like. I don't think I'll add the raisins to the dressing the next time I make it. I will definitely make this recipe again--it's very good and I brought it to a party where even my friends who eat SAD enjoyed it.

amyan

12/31/2012 07:59 PM

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Just made this and we loved it. My variations:
I don't know what cashew macadamia nut butter is - too exotic for my shops. So I adjusted by blending some macadamia nuts and cashews with the pom juice. Would have added water but it was thin enough. I added a tiny bit of agave because I still have some but don't tend to use it. I think it was not needed. I used less onion, red like KathyC suggested. And I skipped the cashews that were added to the broccoli - I figure it had enough nuts as is.

I also know my husband's preferences so I lightly steamed the broccoli.
I would use fewer raisins next time, I have a sweet tooth but it was too many.

KathyC

09/14/2012 10:14 AM

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This is one of our favorite recipes. The only things we did differently were to add a chopped apple, use walnuts instead of cashews, and a red onion instead of white. The dressing is delicious! Almond or peanut butter works if you don't have macadamia nut butter, too. WARNING: Use a bowl to serve this salad in because you won't want to waste one single drop of the dressing!

This comment was last edited on 09/14/2012 10:23 AM

Patricia

05/02/2010 09:27 PM

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We like this salad so much I make a double batch. Everybody that tastes it wants the recipe. I use currants instead of raisins and I did not have agave nectar so I substituted honey. Great piled on top of a big pile of lettuce.

vegesuze

08/19/2008 12:06 AM

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This is a great substitute for the traditional Broccoli salad because it has no mayonnaise. The nut butter combined with the juice makes a tasty variation like Dr. Fuhrman has recommended.

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