Broccoli Apple Salad - Vegetarian protein meal

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Instructions: ( servings) . For roasting the dry nuts heat a pan. Then add handful of walnuts and - almonds. You can also add any other nuts if you want. Roast it for - mins on medium low flame or heat. . In a bowl, add cups fresh broccoli florets. If you don't like raw broccoli, blanch it before using. . Next add chopped red apple. The sweetness of the apple helps in balancing the bitter and earthy taste of broccoli. . To give mild sharpness and crunchiness add onion / medium size chopped. . Add handful of raisins/dried cranberries. You can also add sunflower seeds. . To prepare the dressing, in a small bowl add tbsp mayonnaise, tbsp yogurt/hung curd and tbsp honey, tbsp lemon juice/vinegar. Mix it properly. Now add tsp black pepper and salt as per taste. Mix the dressing. . Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture. Gently toss all the ingredients together until everything is well coated with the dressing. You can serve as it is or cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for sometime before serving. . Enjoy this cold serve broccoli salad as a quick meal or as a side dish.