Healthy Broccoli Toss Salad

Ingredients :

For the base of the salad: Assorted lettuce leaves- 1 cup (iceberg/lollo rosso /cos/chicory/endive)

For the body of the salad: 

• Broccoli – 300 gms cut into florets and blanched
• Dates – 3 to 4 sliced
• Cherry tomatoes – 4 to 5 cut 1 x 4
• Red capsicums – 1 no shredded
• Fresh sprouts – 1 cup, washed

For the dressing:

• Olive oil – 2 tbsp
• Sliced almonds – 1 tbsp
• Pumpkin seeds – 1 tbsp
• Lime juice/vinegar -1 tbsp
• Mustard paste – 1 tsp
• Tomato ketchup – 1 tbsp
• Chaat masala – ½ tsp
• Cumin pd – ¼ tsp
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the garnish of the salad : Assorted herbs/ nuts/ seeds

Method :

1. Prepare all ingredients for the salad.
2. Toss the dressing separately and keep ready.
3. In a mixing bowl add the body of the salad and pour dressing just before serving.
4. Toss well, garnish appropriately, serve chilled

Chef’s variations :

• Try adding boiled chicken cubes and sour cream or cream cheese to the dressing.
• You can also use grilled vegetables with paneer or tofu.
• Leftover non-veg starters like chicken tikka, sauteed prawns/ roast meat can also be used.

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