Pot Luck No Brainer

B-RAW-ccoli Salad

Ever notice at pot lucks that there are always a million bowls of potatoes or pasta salads? Well, if you feel the need to err on the side of healthy or you're unlucky enough to get pigeon-holed into the 'salad' category, this broccoli salad is a no brainer - and good for your brain too.

Broccoli is definitely up there on the 'best possible things to eat' list.  The health benefits are endless - high in fibre, vitamin C, potassium, antioxidants, and folic acid; basically there's no one who out there who should not be eating broccoli.  Trust me, your Mom wasn't lying to you.

Warning - the vitamins and nutrients in broccoli start to deteriorate with more heat - so if you hate broccoli but do it for your body, make sure you don't boil the shit out of it!

Not only will this superfood be the main component of the dish, but because this salad is made with raw ingredients, you'll be getting every last bit of folic acid (that's right - time for baby-making!)

Ingredient possibilities are endless so be creative and add your (or your host's) favourites to the mix.  Oh yeah, and it only takes about ten minutes to prepare.

What you'll need:

 2 broccoli heads

sweet red pepper

red onion

dried cranberries

walnuts

mayo

white or balsalmic vinegar

brown sugar 

ground pepper

What to do:

• Cut broccoli, half of a red onion, and a red pepper into bite sized chunks; add to large bowl with craisins and nuts
• In separate bowl, mix together about 1/2 cup of mayo (low fat okay!), 2-3 tablespoons of vinegar and about 1/4 cup brown sugar
• Mix all ingredients together and add ground pepper
• Let the mix sit for at least an hour before being served
• If it's not saucy enough - make some more dressing but be careful not to drown it!

Have fun at your party, and don't drink and drive!