Broccoli and Chick Pea Salad with Maple Mustard Dressing

 

This crunchy broccoli salad is perfect for a quick and easy side salad that is healthy too! 

Ingredients: 

4 cups chopped broccoli, small pieces 

1 15 oz can of garbanzo beans, chick peas, drained and rinsed 

1/4 to 1/2 cup dried cranberries 

1/2 cup roasted sunflower seeds, or 1/4 cup of pumpkin seeds, pepitas 

1/3 cup diced red onion 

salt to taste 

Maple Mustard Dressing:

1/3 cup olive ol 

1 TBS pure maple syrup 

1 TBS apple cider vinegar 

1 tsp dijon mustard 

salt & pepper to taste 

Instructions: 

Add all the salad ingredients to a large bowl and mix until combined. 

Add all the dressing ingredients to a small jar and whisk or shake until combined. 

Pour over the salt and mix again until combined. Season with sale and pepper if desired. Salad can be served immediately or refrigerated for up to 4 days. 

Carrot Muffins

This is a delicious recipe from Prettysimplesweet.com. 

I have reduced the sugars, using 1/2 cup of coconut sugar and 1/4 cup of brown sugar. 

I grated the carrots using my food processor on the larger disk, not the superfine one and they were perfect. 

https://prettysimplesweet.com/carrot-muffins/