2014. május 8., csütörtök

Mediterranian Broccoli Salad

Ingredients: 

For The Basic White Sauce:

2 c. raw cashews
1 c. olive oil
3/4 c. lemon juice
2 tsp. salt
3 small garlic cloves
2/3-1 c. water (for thicker, cheese-like spreads, use 2/3 c; for a sauce consistency, use 1 c.)

For the salad:

4-6 c. broccoli florets, cut into small, bite-size pieces
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
1 small jar pitted kalamata olives, sliced
The Basic White Sauce (use an amount you’re comfortable with)

Directions:

For The Basic White Sauce:
Blend all your ingredients in a high-speed blender.  Use more or less water until you reach your desired consistency.  Once you store this sauce in the refrigerator, it will thicken. Simply add more water if you need to thin it out for recipes.

For the salad:
In a large bowl, coat your broccoli florets with The Basic White Sauce. Now add your diced yellow bell pepper and sliced kalamata olives. This salad is a beautiful meal when you put it on top of a bed of arugula, followed by a layer of julienned zucchini noodles, drizzle on a little olive oil, and garnish with some pine nuts and a few fresh sprigs of basil.
Makes 4 servings.

recipe from: http://www.shape.com/healthy-eating/meal-ideas/5-dishes-youll-never-believe-are-raw/slide/3