⏳ Yield & Time

Yield: 2 servings

Preparation Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

🍽 Ingredients

• 2 cups Broccoli florets
• 1/4 cup Sunflower seeds
• 1/4 cup Dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper

📖 Instructions

1. First, let’s prep our broccoli. Wash it thoroughly and cut into bite-sized florets. Seriously, bite-sized. You dont want any broccoli behemoths lurking in there.
2. Next, grab your large bowl. In it, gently toss the broccoli florets with the sunflower seeds, dried cranberries, and red onion. Don't be afraid to give it a good mix! It all needs to get to know each other.
3. Now, let's whip up that amazing dressing! In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Whisk until it's all emulsified and looks like a happy, creamy little cloud. I sometimes add a tiny pinch of garlic powder just because, and it really gets the flavor party going.
4. Now comes the fun part--dressing the salad! Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss everything until it’s evenly coated. You should see that dressing clinging happily to every floret. If it looks like some broccoli's trying to hide, give it another gentle toss.
5. Taste it! Make sure the flavors are right for your pallet. This salad is amazing and ready to be enjoyed immediately! But if you have time, allow the salad to sit for at least 30 minutes before serving. This gives the flavors time to totally blend and make friends.
6. Serve it up! Arrange the salad in a pretty bowl, and if you're feeling fancy, sprinkle a few extra cranberries and sunflower seeds on top for extra visual appeal. Seriously, these little touches make all the difference. It's like adding the perfect jewelry to your outfit!

📝 Notes

• For a richer flavor, toast the sunflower seeds in a dry skillet before adding them to the salad.
• If you don't have maple syrup, you can substitute honey or agave nectar.
• Feel free to add other ingredients to the salad, such as chopped pecans, raisins, or crumbled bacon.
• Add a pinch of garlic powder to the dressing for extra zing!