Did you ever think to combine cauliflower and broccoli to make a unique salad? Nobody wants to eat large florets of raw cauliflower or broccoli, which is why this salad is as far from that as possible. Think of this salad as more of a raw rice bowl because it calls for riced cauliflower and broccoli. Simply pulse together the raw cauliflower and broccoli florets in a food processor to rice them up! After that, you can begin making this powerhouse salad.
Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower contain sulforaphane, an antioxidant compound that may reduce the ability of cancerous cells to multiply. In doing so, sulforaphane may help slow the growth of tumors, or at least reduce their ability to spread. Because sulforaphane is extremely bioavailable, you do not need to combine other nutrients with it for optimal absorption. Simply eat cruciferous vegetables to provide your body with this antioxidant compound.
Besides the impressive nutritional profile, this salad provides lots of life and color. Although we only have a certain number of ingredients in this salad, you can add more if you want to. Great additional ingredients include red cabbage, carrots, collard leaves, and radishes. The ingredients we’ve chosen work well with an Asian-inspired dressing, so we hope you enjoy it. Let us know if you like it, or if you made it your own, in the comments below.
- Prep Time:15m
- Total Time:15m
- Serves: 4 servings
- Category: Full Body Cleanse Approved, Salads & Dressings, Raw, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 1 small head cauliflower
- 1 small head broccoli
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 c cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 c alfalfa sprouts
For the Dressing
- 4 tbsp. coconut aminos
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/2 tsp. raw agave nectar
- 1 tsp. ginger root, grated
- pinch black pepper
Instructions
For the Salad
- Break the cauliflower into florets and add them to a food processor. Pulse until you achieve a rice-like consistency and then remove. Don\'t over-process or else it will become a paste.
- Pour the cauliflower rice into a large mixing bowl and then repeat the blending process with the broccoli. Pour the riced broccoli into the same mixing bowl with the riced cauliflower.
- Add the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and alfalfa sprouts to the bowl and toss gently to combine. Set aside while you prepare the dressing.
For the Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk all of the ingredients until thoroughly combined. Taste and adjust seasonings or ingredients as needed.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat all of the ingredients. This salad is best enjoyed immediately, so serve and enjoy.
