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~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~
To be honest, I haven’t been dabbling around with salad recipes for quite a while. It’s not that they don’t interest me, I guess I have just been lazy in writing them down as a recipe.
When I want a salad I just clean out the fridge and throw something together. But lately, I have been craving veggies that are adorned in a beautiful setting of multiple ingredients.
Have you ever had the cooked version of the Broccoli Raisin Salad? I remember them at just about every family pot-luck. It is delicious, but if you are wanting to stay raw or just eat better, the recipe below fits the bill and satisfies the taste buds. The original cooked recipe contains dairy and bacon…you won’t find that here, but you will find flavor!
One day I made a huge Three Green Salad and this salad. I dished both up for my sweetheart’s lunch. He ended up mixing the two and FELL IN LOVE with the combination! So keep that in mind if you want to create another variation of these combined salads.
In this recipe, I used an MCT oil which stands for, medium-chain triglyceride. It is derived from coconut oil and sometimes palm oil. MCT oils are a special class of fats that are digested and handled by the body in a different way than most fats. Coconut oil is also a medium-chain triglyceride oil.
This oil is absorbed directly into your liver where it is metabolized and acts more like a carbohydrate, providing instant and sustained energy for your body. It is also known as an excellent tool to use in losing weight and in maintaining your optimal weight. It does this by boosting your metabolism and helping to optimize the production of thyroid hormones. Diabetics could benefit from using MCT oil as it helps to regulate blood sugar levels
There is a lot of information on the web about MCT oils, so if interested, I encourage you to do some more reading. There are so many other health benefits to it and knowledge is power! (source, source)
To add a little pop of “wow” to the plate, I sprinkled some micro greens on the salad and snuggled in an avocado rose. I hope you enjoy the recipe. Blessings, amie sue
Yields 7 cups
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This is the absolute best tasting salad !
Ahhh the love of a mother hehe
Made this one tonight. I love it.
I see this being a staple recipe for me. I will adjust & tweak future endeavors to make it more my own. Thanks.
Hi, Amie-Sue.
I was skeptical when I read the ingredients: broccoli and raisin? ! However, I’d been making your recipes for nearly a month, and decided to forge forward placing my trust in you. You didn’t let me down–this is a phenomenal recipe, one we’ll be eating again and again in my house. I even used the broc. stalks–sliced them thin, and they were fantastic. Thank you very much.
Shew *wipes brow* hehe Happy to hear that you acted on that sliver of trust in me. :) It is always fun to be surprised like that… it opens a whole new world of flavors to a person. I really appreciate you sharing that though, means a lot Ben. Have a great day, amie sue
So excited about this salad! I usually make it with grapes, but all the “old fashioned” recipes call for Mayonaise (I sub with Vegan Tofu Mayo) but this is much better!!!
I get cravings for this salad… it’s a comfort salad to me. hehe
How long will this salad last in the fridge?
Hi Kirst, Maybe 3-5 days safely. Have a good day! amie sue
Good Afternoon Amie,
Now I’m eating this salad and I really like it! well done Amie! I also threw the broccoli stems in my juicer which turned out really good! thanks for the wonderful recipe!
That is wonderful Abdullah! I love this salad myself. So happy you shared this with me. Have a great evening, amie sue
you make me happy , your site is a great inspiration for me and a refuge from my social isolation.
Awe thank you Tonchevea. you made my day. :) Have a blessed week, amie sue
Can you substitute coconut oil for the MCT oil??
Yes, coconut oil is a form of MCT oil :)
What mustard did you use when you made the Broccoli Raisin Salad? Did you us your raw sweet and spicy? Delicious salad!!
Hello Meta,
I used a prepared organic yellow mustard that I had on hand. You could use the raw sweet and spicy one for added flare! I love this salad. :) amie sue
We attend a vegan potluck on the 3rd Tuesday of the month and last night I made this to take. It was a big hit. Fortunately, I made enough that there were left overs. I know what I’m having for lunch!
Good afternoon John,
Hey, thanks for coming back and letting me know how the recipe went for you. I appreciate that. :) Left-overs are wonderful! I hope that you are having a wonderful day, amie sue
You’re welcome Amie-Sue! I’m pretty sure that next potluck that I’ll be taking Sweet Potato Noodles with Spicy Almond Sauce.
Oooh nice choice! Keep me posted. Have a wonderful weekend. amie sue
Hi
Love your website. You are truly a gift to the world. I am continually amazed at your art creations. I am currently trying this recipe and would love to know what is meant by prepared mustard, could you recommend a brand? Thanks
Thank you Cordelia. I appreciate the kind words. I don’t have a specific brand on the mustard. When I buy it, I look for organic which minimal ingredients. amie sue