# Components:
→ Vegetables & Fruit
01 - 1 large head broccoli, cut into bite-size florets
02 - 1 large apple (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), thinly sliced
03 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
04 - ½ cup shredded carrots
05 - ¼ cup dried cranberries
→ Nuts & Seeds
06 - ¼ cup roasted almonds, roughly chopped
07 - 1 tablespoon sunflower seeds
→ Dressing
08 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
09 - 1½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar
10 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
11 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
12 - ½ teaspoon sea salt
13 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
# Directions:
01 - Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil, add broccoli florets and blanch for 1 to 2 minutes until bright green and tender. Drain and rinse under cold water to halt cooking; pat dry.
02 - In a large bowl, combine blanched broccoli, apple slices, red onion, shredded carrots, and dried cranberries.
03 - Whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl or jar until emulsified.
04 - Pour dressing over the salad mixture and toss thoroughly to ensure even coating.
05 - Sprinkle chopped almonds and sunflower seeds over the salad just before serving. Toss gently and serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes to intensify flavors.
