Raw Broccoli Salad with Creamy Red Pepper Dressing

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Raw Broccoli Salad recipe from Down to Earth Organic and Natural.
Yield
4-6 Servings
Ingredients

Salad

  • 4-5 cups finely chopped broccoli
  • ½ cup sunflower sprouts
  • ¼ cup sliced red onion
  • ¼ cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • ½ cup shredded carrots
  • ½ cup shredded beets
  • ½ cup dried currants
  • ½ cup sliced almonds

Dressing:

  • 1 cup raw cashews, soaked for 1 hour
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped red pepper
  • Juice of 3 lemons
  • 3-4 Tablespoons agave nectar
  • 1 Tablespoon nama shoyu (raw soy sauce)
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 Tablespoon diced red onion
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon chili pepper flakes
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup water + more if needed
Instructions
  1. Combine all Salad ingredients in a large bowl.
  2. Place all Dressing ingredients in a food processor or blender and combine until creamy. Add more water until desired thickness is achieved.
  3. Pour Dressing over Salad and toss well. Enjoy!