Sweet Mustard Broccoli Salad

Sweet Mustard Broccoli Salad

 Ingredients

• 1 pound broccoli, with stems
• ½ medium red onion, sliced into quarter moons
• ½ cup sunflower seeds, toasted
• 1 apple, cored and diced
• ¼ cup parsley, chopped fine
• Sweet Dijon Dressing
• 3 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Place a large pot of water on to boil. Trim stems off of broccoli and cut florets into bite sized pieces. Blanch broccoli for 1 minutes and then rinse with cool water. Julienne stems and place broccoli and stems in a large bowl. Add onion, sunflower seeds, apple and parsley.
2. Combine dressing ingredients in a blender and process until well combined. Toss with broccoli mixture and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Serve cold.