Broccoli Salad Recipe with Creamy Lemon Dressing (VIDEO)

Ingredients

• 2 medium broccoli heads ((about 1 lb))
• 1 large carrot (grated or julienned)
• 1 apple (cored and chopped)
• 1/2 small red onion ((1/4 cup thinly sliced))
• 1/2 cup pecans or walnuts (toasted)
• 1/2 cup craisins or raisins
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• ½ cup sour cream
• 2 Tbsp lemon juice ((freshly squeezed))
• ½ Tbsp sugar (or add to taste)
• ¼ tsp sea salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

Steps

1. 1

   Toast walnuts or pecans over medium/ high heat, tossing them occasionally so they don't burn. Heat about 4-5 minutes then transfer to a cutting board and coarsley chop.

2. 2

   Chop broccoli into bite-sized pieces, grate carrot, chop the apple and thinly slice onion, and transfer into a salad bowl. Add toasted pecans and dried raisins or cranberries.

3. 3

   To make the creamy dressing, combine: mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, sugar (to taste), salt and pepper. Mix well.

4. 4

   Add dressing to taste or use the full amount like we do and toss to combine.