Broccoli

Broccoli with Cashews

Posted by Carole Koch

1 large bunch broccoli
1/3 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 medium red onion, very thinly sliced
1/2 cup cashews
1/4 cup raisins
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Cut broccoli tops into florets. Peel and thinly slice the stems. Place a large bowl of ice water on the counter near the stove. Place a large pot of water over high heat and bring to a boil. Add the broccoli and blanch for about 3 to 5 minutes, or until bright green and tender-crisp. In a large mixing bowl, mix the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar and red onion. When the broccoli feels tender when tested with the tip of a knife, drain and plunge into the ice water. Drain again and transfer to the bowl with the dressing. Add the nuts and raisins. Mix well and season with salt and pepper.

Serves 6.

From “Simply Organic,” Jesse Ziff Cool, Chronicle Books, 2008.

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