Broccoli Comfort Salad

Number of Servings: 4

Salad Ingredients:

2-3 cups broccoli florets
½ cup (125 mL) cubed cheddar cheese
½ cup (125 mL) cubed ham
1 medium apple, diced
½ cup (125 mL) dried cranberries
¼ cup (60 mL) chopped red onion
2 tablespoons (30 mL) chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Sliced almonds
Sunflower or pumpkin seeds

Dressing:

1 tablespoon (15 mL) rice vinegar
2 teaspoons (10 mL) honey
2 tablespoons (30 mL) vegetable or grapeseed oil
3 tablespoons (45 mL) mayonnaise
Sea salt; freshly ground black pepper

Method:

1. Place all salad ingredients, except almonds and pumpkin seeds,  in a large salad bowl.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, honey, and oil. Stir in mayonnaise; stir in salt and pepper to taste.
3. Pour dressing over salad ingredients and gently mix together. Adjust seasonings, if necessary.
4. Fold in sliced almonds and seeds.

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