Broccoli salad with caraway and horseradish (inspired by the first mess)
serves: 6
I love this salad, beacuse my husband will only eat cauliflower if it’s raw so it’s a great way to get it into him. It looks complicated but it’s seriously worth that little bit of effort. I wait till I start seeing fresh horseradish or wasabi at the markets because I don’t think jarred is as good. Caraway has such a distinctivewarm, slightly peppery flavour, it is a carminative which means it great for digestion as it reduces bloating, heartburn and gas. I love this the next day as well as the flavours have had time to meld.
Dressing:
2 tbsp grated fresh horseradish
Juice of 1/2 a lemon
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1/2 tsp caraway seeds (+ extra for the salad)
2 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp maple syrup
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp walnut oil (or more olive oil)
Place all ingredients in a blender (or bowl with a stick blender) and blitz until you have a smooth, creamy mixture. Check seasoning, adjust, and set aside.
Salad ingredients:
1 shallot, thinly sliced
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup quinoa, rinsed well and drained
2 cups of broccoli, cut into small florets
2 cups of cauliflower, cut into small florets
1 green apple, diced
3 tbsp chopped fresh herb of choice, I like mint or parsley but dill would also be great
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
Place the sliced shallots in a small bowl. Cover them with the apple cider vinegar. Let the mixture sit so the shallots soften slightly while you assemble the rest of the salad. In a small saucepan, combine the quinoa with 1/2 cup of water and a pinch of salt. Bring to the boil over medium heat. Then lower to a simmer for about 12 minutes or until all of the water is absorbed. Set aside to cool. Steam or boil the broccoli for 3-4 minutes or until slightly soft but with a definite crunch, drain and run cold water over them to stop the cooking process. Dry lightly with a paper towel and transfer to a serving bowl. To the bowl, add the cooked quinoa, cauliflower, diced apple, chopped herbs, Walnuts, and extra caraway seeds.
Drain the shallots and add them to the bowl as well. Add as much dressing as you like and a good amount of salt and pepper. Toss to combine.